ISIS drones dropping what appear to be 40mm grenade sized unguided bombs from low altitude (including an Iraqi M1 tank at 2:44 mark). The targets usually appear to be unaware of the drone (battery powered perhaps).
The effects mainly seem to be in wounding and harassing. Nonetheless, in sufficient numbers this could deter and delay troops performing their mission and I imagine this video is attracting attention with US military planners.
Anti drone techniques are already being researched so this will just add impetus to get something fielded. Obviously, something that can detect drone intrusions before they arrive overhead would be preferred. Considering how small they are and low they fly, that will be difficult. A dispersed swarm that impedes intruders who don't respond with proper IFF might be one approach but the quickest solution would be a general EMI blanket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2ORSlPJ10&feature=youtu.be
The effects mainly seem to be in wounding and harassing. Nonetheless, in sufficient numbers this could deter and delay troops performing their mission and I imagine this video is attracting attention with US military planners.
Anti drone techniques are already being researched so this will just add impetus to get something fielded. Obviously, something that can detect drone intrusions before they arrive overhead would be preferred. Considering how small they are and low they fly, that will be difficult. A dispersed swarm that impedes intruders who don't respond with proper IFF might be one approach but the quickest solution would be a general EMI blanket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2ORSlPJ10&feature=youtu.be