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Fast, cheap, deadly: the budget drone changing global warfare

23 mins | Sep 5, 2022
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One analyst has dubbed it ‘the Toyota Corolla’ of lethal drones. The Bayraktar TB2 has made Turkey one of the world’s top drone powers. While it’s not as powerful as higher-spec drones, it does the job for a much more affordable price. Laura Pitel and Raya Jalabi reflect on this troubling new era, where this lower-cost drone technology will become increasingly accessible.

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