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Instead of being limited by radio range from ground operators, drones can be released closer to targets, extending their reach.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026 The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) observatory in Chile has scrutinized dozens of such structures and revealed previously unseen details in wavelengths of light near the radio range.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
15 Mar. 2024 Ukrainian soldiers have also lost internet connection on the front lines in other regions, forcing battalions to retreat or commanders to drive into battle just to be in radio range.—
Tori Otten,
The New Republic,
7 Sep. 2023 Higher-ranking commanders were situated in bunkers within radio range, often a few miles from the front, issuing orders to assault teams on the ground.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
31 July 2023 As long as the device remains within radio range of the Echo, the attacker will be able to issue commands.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2022