Thread by @ChrisO_wiki

1/ Ukrainian operatives inside Russia are reportedly acting as forward air controllers, according to a Russian source, using infrared laser beams – invisible to the naked eye – to guide drones to targets. This is likely being done to defeat Russian electronic warfare. ⬇️

2/ 'UAV developer' writes that "in many cities (probably all of them), there are pigs that illuminate targets with infrared lasers. These lasers are invisible to the naked eye, but cameras can see them."

3/ "A drone flying into the area sees these lasers (the beams and "spots" from them) and targets them even in complete darkness.

These lasers have been recorded in Crimea, Cheboksary, and Ryazan. I'm sure they've been seen in other places as well.

4/ "The typical setup is from the window of a rental apartment rented with a fake ID (the window is always open, as the glass interferes with the illumination). Or from an attic or roof.

5/ "Typically, this involves a photo tripod with a powerful laser pointer attached, activated via a Wi-Fi relay with Ozone or some other remote control. The tripod is pre-positioned on the target.

6/ "In rare cases, there was a controlled motor that could be used to change the target.

By the time the authorities arrive, the people are gone.

7/ "That's my point. The flashing lights are very visible on CCTV cameras, but somewhat less so on cell phone cameras. If you see such a beam on your cameras, report it to the police.

8/ "If you're working in security, install a good night-vision night-vision camera at your site and regularly monitor the area. If you're being flashed, get out of there and call the police.

Flashing lights often run continuously for several days.

9/ "I have a video of these flashing lights in action, but I can't post it because the targets weren't hit, as they were identified early and the saboteurs were caught while they were still alive." /end

Source:
t.me/UAVDEV/11803