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Perhaps I’m conflating “decoy” and “dummy”. But if one of the drones had real, actual explosives in it I don’t see how it’s a waste of resources to defend yourself from them.
Or am I misunderstanding what you mean when you say there were explosives found. Is the point that these drones, even if carrying explosives, we’re not actually capable of detonation?
I read rumors one single drone allegedly held a small amount of explosives (like 4pounds/2kg). I'm not sure if this was actually confirmed.
Actual Shaheds can carry 100pounds/50kg of explosives.
These Gerbera drones are not a more cost effective way of delivering explosives beacuse they also require a motor and other hardware. They are meant to deplete air defenses.