Swarm Drone Tactics & Communications
Question
Which of the following statements with regard to drone swarms is/are correct?
Select the answer using the code given below :
Options
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Drone swarms rely on decentralized ad-hoc mesh networking architectures, which allow individual units to communicate directly with each other to coordinate flight patterns. Electronic warfare units frequently use GPS spoofing to counter these attacks by transmitting fake satellite signals that disrupt the swarm's localized coordinates. Statement 1 is incorrect because drone networks utilize standard microwave frequencies (such as UHF, L, or S bands) for long-range communications, whereas the Terahertz band is limited by short range and high atmospheric attenuation.
Question details
Year
2026
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q72
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Defence Technology
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
Defense technology papers / Advanced telecommunication protocols
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