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by jeff_vader 1383 days ago
It's both.

DJI drones while expensive they are rather user friendly. Some fighters in Ukraine do use them with aftermarket droppers[1]. Payload is limited to a single VOG-17M grenade. Dropper has a light sensor and is triggered by aux light.

They also build custom drones as well. For example there's R18 by Aerorozvidka[2]. Which is largeish octacopter from higher quality hobby parts. Payload is ~5kg which allows taking multiple anti-armor grenades or small mortar rounds.

[1]: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taoke-Airdrop-Delivery-Foldable-com...

[2]: https://aerorozvidka.xyz/r18/