United States is now deploying a low-cost attack drone against Iran by simply copying the Iranian technology.
The drone named FLM 136, commonly known as “Lucas,” costs between $10,000 to $50,000, putting it in the same price range as Iran’s Shahed drones.
In terms of pricing, this is a fraction of the cost of traditional US weaponry.
In contrast to expensive, high-tech hardware from America’s 400-plus venture-backed drone startups, this weapon aims for simplicity and affordability.
Lucas is capable of operating for up to six hours, covering more than 500 miles on a single mission.
It flies autonomously, empowering the U.S. military to launch repeated low-cost strikes over long distances without putting pilots at risk.
Despite its advantages, limitations remain.
However, analysts have cautioned that the drone might not perform well in the presence of intricate electronic warfare capabilities. The Lucas might be in trouble in regions where GPS jamming is widespread.
US military analysts are criticizing the country’s best new weapon against Iran, which is, at its core, an Iranian idea.
