The first images of the Shahed 149 drone

Cons of military drones

Difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of drone strikes: death tolls are difficult to calculate. Targets are sometimes in inapproachable or remote areas. Moreover, some of the missions are covert and their information classified. Terrorists, if captured, could be interrogated and provide intellegence. Drones strikes prevent this from happening. High collateral damages: many targets of drone strikes have been in residential areas, increasing the chances of civilian casualties.