I spent over 100 hours compiling and analyzing over 5,000 videos of soldiers trying to escape UAV drones â pulling material from Telegram, Reddit, and other sources. Here is what i found out.
Louis.Saillans
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Louis.Saillans
@LSaillans
ex SOF đ´ââ ď¸ - Composite Warfare enthusiast / Founder Askalon Industries
Joined January 2021
- Replying to @LSaillansBut hereâs the biggest discovery I made: => Smoke increases survival rates by 32%.
- Replying to @LSaillansNo matter the escape method â running on foot, driving, riding a motorbike, or sitting on top of an armored vehicle â the drones outpace and outmaneuver almost every attempt to flee in open terrain.
- Replying to @LSaillansWhether itâs using the smoke from a burning vehicle or deploying a smoke grenade to obscure a forest entrance, smoke acts as a critical cover. It confuses visual tracking systems and gives soldiers a vital edge when escaping drone pursuit.
- Replying to @LSaillansThere are more videos available. But I had to stop at that stage because of the psychological toll. I wanted to understand what factors affect survival when soldiers are targeted by drones. Hereâs what the data revealed:
- Replying to @LSaillansA/ 67% survival rate in obstructed environments (buildings, dense forests).
- Replying to @LSaillansWhy? Drones are designed for speed and detonation, not collision avoidance. Many simply smash into walls, doors, windows, or get tangled in branches and detonate before hitting their target.
- Replying to @LSaillansThis analysis isnât just academic â itâs a reminder of the terrifying efficiency of modern drone warfare and the importance of environmental and tactical adaptation on the battlefield.
- Replying to @LSaillansC/ Armed vehicles provide some protection, but itâs limited.
- Replying to @LSaillansIf a vehicle withstands the initial attack and the crew dismounts, the soldiersâ survival rates revert to the numbers above (depending on the environment).
- Replying to @LSaillansWeâre building systems to detect and track drones before they strike â even in environments where visual detection or radar struggles.
- Replying to @LSaillansWeâre currently piloting projects in Europe and actively engaging with partners and investors who want to help scale Europeâs counter-drone capabilities. If you want to connect or collaborate, DMs are open!
