Drones are not that effective.. Especially if the satellite connection cut off.
“Drones are not that effective.. Especially if the satellite connection cut off”
Point 1: Drones/UAV’s, whatever (we’re not distinguishing at this point, and probably should) can be effective autonomously, depending on the mission
Point 2: Satellite connections/other data links, etc. can be quite survivable, and can be undetectable to our enemies.
You can make the same argument in point #2 with the F22 - if you shut down its data links, it’s not going to be as effective as it is with them, and depending on the mission, might even be considered ineffective. That said - it is not an easy thing to do - shut down combat-capable data links, be the platform manned or unmanned.