Slides from a Webinar presentation presented by Dr. Richard Baker, professor at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, MD. Dr. Baker's talk was titled, "Drone Action in Ukraine" and looks at the drones being used by both Ukraine and Russia in the spring of 2022.
3. Agenda
Bill Gibbs
Cap Tech Talks Host
1. About Capitol Technology University
2. Session pointers
3. About the presenter
4. Presentation: Dr. Richard Baker
5. Q & A
6. Recording, Slides, Certificate
4. About
Established in 1927, We are
one of the only private
Universities in the state of
Maryland specifically
dedicated to engineering,
cybersecurity, computer
sciences and tech
management.
5. Nonprofit, Private &
Accredited
Capitol is a nonprofit, private accredited university
located in Laurel, Maryland, USA
Capitol Technology University is
accredited by the Commission on
Higher Education of the Middle
States Association of Colleges
and Schools
The University is authorized by
the State of Maryland to confer
Associate’s (A.A.S.), Bachelor’s
(B.S.), Master’s (M.S., M.B.A.,
T.M.B.A), and Doctoral
(D.B.A.,D.Sc., Ph.D.) degrees.
6. Session Pointers
• We will answer questions at the conclusion of the presentation. At any
time you can post a question in the text chat and we will answer as many
as we can.
• Microphones and webcams are not activated for participants.
• A link to the recording and to the slides will be sent to all registrants and
available on our webinar web page.
• A participation certificate is available by request for both Live Session and
On Demand viewers.
8. About the presenter: Dr. Richard Baker
• Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
• Previously Assoc. Prof. at ISU , Chair of Aviation Technology
& Exec. Director, Center for Unmanned Systems & Human
Capital Development
• B.S. Math, MS CS (ISU) Ph.D. IS (Nova Southeastern U.)
• Former Systems Engineer for EDS and General Motors
• Former Dir. Human Factors & Safety for American Airlines
• FAA Center/Excellence in UAS Research/ ANSI
• Fellow, Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS)
• Ret. Colonel, U.S. Air Force/Air National Guard with 2,000+
hours as Weapons Officer in F-4 Phantom II
11. Caveats for today
• Objective: Share information about the use of drones in Ukraine
• Public information
• Remember about propaganda
• Truth versus falsehoods
(information versus disinformation)
13. What we know
• On February 22,
2022, Russian troops
advanced across the
border into Ukraine
14. As of March 09, 2022
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/9/russia-ukraine-war-military-dispatch-march-9-2022
15. What we know
• On February 22,
2022, Russian troops
advanced across the
border into Ukraine
• Ukraine’s immediate
need: ISR
– Intelligence
– Surveillance
– Reconnaissance
17. Ukraine inventory of UAVs
• Mostly Bayraktar drones of Turkish origin
– Medium altitude
– Long range
– Operates to 150 Km
– Payload
• Reconnaissance
• Combat
18. Ukraine inventory of UAVs
• Others
– UA-Dynamics Punisher
• Capacity: 3kg bomb (6.6 lb)
• Wingspan: 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in)
• Cruise speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
• Combat range: 50 km (31 mi, 27 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 400 m (1,300 ft)
41. Lessons learned (so far)
• Innovation
• Training
• Impact (tanks vs drones)
• Drone warfare is not just for the big players
• Influencing, not determining
• Time will tell what more we learn
43. Summary
• Military drones are here to stay
• Both sides can use drones for multiple purposes
• Inexpensive COTS technology is a game changer
• Even civilian volunteers can make a difference
• Both sides have a lineup of drones
• Training is essential
• This story is not finished
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46. Recording, Slides & Certificate
A copy of the slides and a
link to the recording will be
sent to all registrants.
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47. Thanks for Joining Us!
Thank You!
This concludes today’s webinar
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