How Ukraine deemed US startups' drones glitchy and pricey, and turned to cheaper Chinese drones; PitchBook: ~300 US drone startups have raised ~$2.5B since 2022
Drones from American startups have been deemed glitchy and expensive, prompting Ukraine to turn to alternatives from China
American drone startups seemed to promise Ukraine vital weapons for its fight against Russia. Instead, American drones have proved glitchy, unable to fly and getting lost. Where the U.S. has failed, China has gained. My story with @brett_forrest @WSJ https://www.wsj.com/...
One of the main reasons why US must be interested in helping Ukraine - to test weapons and see what's working and what isn't. How American Drones Failed to Turn the Tide in Ukraine https://www.wsj.com/... [image]