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Jammu Drone Attack | All you need to know about drones and their uses

First-ever drone attack in India on June 21 in Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu. Reportedly, two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Jammu air base causing two explosions.

Moneycontrol News | June 28, 2021 / 20:15 IST
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First-ever drone attack in India was reported on June 21 at an Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu. Reportedly, two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Jammu air base causing two explosions. Here’s an explainer on what are drones and how are they used. (Image: News18 Creative)
First-ever drone attack in India was reported on June 21 at an Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu. Reportedly, two explosives-laden drones crashed into the Jammu air base causing two explosions. Here’s an explainer on what are drones and how are they used. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A drone is an unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft, also known as UAV or ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’. (Image: News18 Creative)
A drone is an unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft, also known as UAV or ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Different drones are capable of travelling varying distances. (Image: News18 Creative)
Different drones are capable of travelling varying distances. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Drones could be categorised as multirotor or fixed wing. (Image: News18 Creative)
Drones could be categorised as multirotor or fixed wing. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Some of the common uses of drones. (Image: News18 Creative)
Some of the common uses of drones. (Image: News18 Creative)
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Aggressive uses of commercial drones have also been reported in recent years. (Image: News18 Creative)
Aggressive uses of commercial drones have also been reported in recent years. (Image: News18 Creative)
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A look at some of the terror attacks using drones. (Image: News18 Creative)
A look at some of the terror attacks occurred using drones. (Image: News18 Creative)

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