CNN: Hezbollah fibre-optic drones pose major challenge

<article data-history-node-id="439480" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cnn-hezbollah-fibre-optic-drones-pose-major-challenge" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cnn-hezbollah-fibre-optic-drones-pose-major-challenge" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">CNN: Hezbollah fibre-optic drones pose major challenge</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Hezbollah is using fibre-optic quadcopter drones that are difficult to detect and stop, according to Israeli experts, CNN reported.</p> <p>One source said the systems provide “a high-resolution view of the target without transmitting any signal that can be jammed”, making it “impossible to discover the location from which they were launched”.</p> <p>An Israeli military source told CNN: “Fibre optic drones are highly effective, because instead of a wireless signal controlling the drone remotely, the fibre optic cable connects the drone directly to its operator.”</p> <p>The report added that cables can extend for up to 15 kilometres, allowing operators to remain at a distance, and cited another source as saying Hezbollah equips the drones with explosives, while officials said efforts are underway to find ways to counter the threat.</p> </div> </div> </article>