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Dragon Drones

Short answer: Dragon drones are drones, typically modified first-person-view (FPV) types, that release burning thermite over positions; Ukrainian forces used them in the Russo-Ukrainian war, and they were first widely documented in 2024.

Thermite burns at temperatures above 2,200 degrees Celsius, producing showers of molten metal. The footage, credited to HowThingsWork_, shows a drone dropping burning thermite over a field and buildings.

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What should you know about Dragon Drones?

Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.

  1. Modified FPV drones.

    DD-757-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Platform)

  2. Thermite.

    DD-757-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload)

Video transcript: Dragon Drones: Drones in the War in The Ukraine Began Dropping Molten Thermite in 2024

Did you know The Ukraine's dragon drones range streams of burning metal over enemy positions? First widely documented in 2024, these weapons are typically modified first-person FPV drones, carrying an incendiary mixture called thermite. When ignited, the chemical can reach temperatures exceeding 2200 degrees Celsius. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Drones in the war in The Ukraine began dropping molten thermite in 2024. Footage earned them the name dragon drones.

  1. Exhibit A

    Platform

    Modified FPV drones.

  2. Exhibit B

    Payload

    Thermite.

  3. Exhibit C

    Temperature

    Over 2,200 C.

  4. Exhibit D

    First documented

    2024.

  5. Exhibit E

    Conflict

    Russo-Ukrainian war.

Questions people ask about Dragon Drones

Payload?

Incendiary.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Platform) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

Drone type?

Modified.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone; Wikipedia: Thermite

First widely documented?

Year.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Temperature) · Wikipedia: Thermite

Thermite temp?

Hot.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (First documented) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

Nickname from?

Dragon.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Conflict) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

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5 questions, all from this case file. Answers are revealed instantly.

  1. Payload?

    1. Thermite
    2. Water
    3. Seeds
    4. Leaflets
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    Answer: A. Thermite Incendiary. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Platform) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

  2. Drone type?

    1. FPV
    2. Airliner
    3. Blimp
    4. Satellite
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    Answer: A. FPV Modified. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Payload) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone; Wikipedia: Thermite

  3. First widely documented?

    1. 2024
    2. 2014
    3. 2001
    4. 2022 only in films
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    Answer: A. 2024 Year. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Temperature) · Wikipedia: Thermite

  4. Thermite temp?

    1. Over 2,200 C
    2. 100 C
    3. 500 C
    4. 20 C
    Show the answer

    Answer: A. Over 2,200 C Hot. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (First documented) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

  5. Nickname from?

    1. Fire-like stream
    2. Color
    3. Sound
    4. Shape of wings
    Show the answer

    Answer: A. Fire-like stream Dragon. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Conflict) · Wikipedia: Dragon drone

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Dragon Drones." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-757, last updated Oct 23, 2026. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/dragon-drones/

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