Anti-Drone Ammo: Factory and Improvised Solutions

In today's entry into the Dead Calibers Archive we take a look at two very different takes on creating an effective anti-drone solution. One a Russo-Ukranian wildcat loading that has seen a number of iterations and revisions, the other a factory loading developed by well-known ammunition manufacturer Norma using unique materials.

Details about both of these rounds are slowly filtering into English speaking channels and any standardized testing of the 5.45 buckshot seems to be completely absent, all we have is Telegram videos and reporting from channels such as The Armorer's Bench for this wildcat.

Norma's AD-LER shell does not seem to be available here stateside, so third party testing will probably be a way off, and I could see it having some difficulty getting imported due to the materials used. We'll have to wait and see just how effective it ends up being, as at time of publication it does not seem to have been fielded in combat conditions.

All this preamble is to say, if you have any additional details or corrections on either of these cartridges feel free to share them!

02:42 - 5.45x39mm Buckshot
08:29 - Norma's AD-LER 12 gauge shotshells
18:30 - Conclusion
20:16 - Bloopers & Credits

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Check out the companion articles in the Dead Calibers Archive here -
https://www.capandballseo.com/dead-calibers/shotgun-shells/norma-ad-ler-12-guage/
https://www.capandballseo.com/dead-calibers/rifle-calibers/5-45-anti-drone-uikraine-war/

Sources and Further Suggested Viewing
Multiball History: The Dead Calibers Archive - https://youtu.be/SO-D-V5hV9g

3D Printing for 5.45 AK Buckshot - The Armorer's Bench - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCfpYI4qViQ
First 5.45 AK Buckshot Version - The Armorer's Bench - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLLeOaUYVZ0
Dirty Civilian's Drone Damage Testing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8DRPMEhkfg
Banana Ballistics Drone Materials Testing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8x9Sd9hNgw
TFBTV's Coverage of the M4 AI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNnWUTdp0dA
All4Shooters - Norma AD-LER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOxe9MqoLCE

Calibre Defense Article on Norma's AD-LER -
https://www.calibredefence.co.uk/norma-develops-counter-fpv-cartridge/

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