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An experienced pilot can use them both day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reusable quadcopter can also operate in the <a href=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/fpv\/\">FPV strike<\/a> format. The relatively low price of a single drone allows it to be used in this way as well. 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