Ukrainian startup Strategy Force Solutions has, for the first time, deployed AI-enabled GOGOL-M “mothership” drones in autonomous combat missions against Russian targets. These reusable unmanned systems serve as airborne platforms capable of transporting and releasing two strike FPV drones up to 300 kilometers from the launch site. Once the strike drones are deployed, the mothership returns to base, allowing for repeated use and reducing operational costs.
The strike FPV drones, equipped with AI systems, are capable of autonomously carrying out target engagement missions without direct operator control. They can accurately hit both stationary and moving targets, including armored vehicles, command posts, air defense systems, and other strategic assets. For navigation and targeting, these drones rely on the SmartPilot system, which operates without GPS by using LIDAR, multisensor analysis, and artificial intelligence to navigate complex environments and identify targets independently.
The cost of a single strike using the GOGOL-M mothership drones is approximately \$10,000, which is significantly lower than missile strikes that can cost millions of dollars. This enables more cost-effective combat operations while maintaining high accuracy and efficiency. The system has also proven effective against vulnerable infrastructure targets such as oil depots, distribution networks, and railway junctions.
The use of such autonomous systems helps minimize risks to personnel while expanding capabilities for reconnaissance and strike operations deep within enemy territory. Ukrainian developers continue to improve these technologies, integrating AI to enhance the autonomy and combat effectiveness of their drone systems.
Source: Zedigital
