Russia's New Drone Tactic: Navigating by Stored Photos, Not Satellites

Russia is equipping its Geran attack drones with a new navigation system that uses stored images of terrain to find targets, a defense adviser warns. The method relies on image-based navigation, meaning the drones match what their cameras see on the ground with pictures saved before the flight. This reduces their dependence on satellite navigation signals, which Ukrainian electronic warfare systems can jam. By navigating with images instead of satellites, the drones become harder to disrupt.