The dominance of commercial FPV drones on military frontlines may soon come to an end, according to Piotr Wojciechowski, CEO of WB GROUP, Europe’s largest drone manufacturer.
Speaking about emerging trends in unmanned aerial technology, Wojciechowski emphasized the growing effectiveness of jamming systems as a pivotal factor in rendering unprotected and unencrypted communication channels obsolete.
“Jamming systems are becoming so widespread and powerful that unprotected and unencrypted radio communication channels will soon be useless, even dangerous,” Wojciechowski said. “This applies to areas spanning dozens of kilometers from the frontlines.”
To address this challenge, WB GROUP focuses on integrating secure communication technologies, including proprietary electronics, frequency encoding, and low-emission or passive systems. These advanced solutions are designed to be difficult or impossible to intercept and disrupt, differentiating military-grade drones from their commercial counterparts.
Wojciechowski dismissed concerns about competition from Chinese commercial drones, such as DJI’s Mavic series. “Military and commercial solutions will diverge increasingly, just as civil and military aircraft or vehicles have over time,” he explained. “We are only at the dawn of a true drone warfare era.”
WB GROUP is preparing to release an innovative personal FPV drone, described as a “flying pocket thermos.” While details remain under wraps, the company aims to revolutionize portable unmanned aerial systems, aligning with its focus on robust and adaptable military-grade technology.
This shift in drone technology underscores the rapid evolution of unmanned systems in modern warfare. As electronic warfare becomes more sophisticated, the divide between military and commercial applications is expected to widen, prompting defense manufacturers to prioritize secure, resilient, and mission-specific technologies.
