Birds for 3rd: Thermal drones to save lives on the frontline

Preston Stewart's fundraiser for 3rd Separate Assault Brigade 

Overview

Right now, the Third Separate Assault Brigade is holding one of the most critical sections of the frontline between the Kupyansk and Lyman fronts. They have successfully repelled repeated enemy assaults, reclaimed several villages, and continue to take the fight to entrenched enemy positions. 

But this defense comes at a constant and escalating cost. Ukraine has entered the darkest and harshest period of the year. Long nights, freezing temperatures, fog, and snow severely limit visibility - giving the enemy cover to move, regroup, and attack. 

Without thermal reconnaissance, infantry units are forced to operate nearly blind. To continue holding the line and to prevent ambushes, surprise assaults, and unnecessary loss of life, the “Chaos” infantry company of the brigade's 2nd Mechanized Battalion urgently needs 10–15 thermal Mavic drones. These drones allow soldiers to detect enemy movement at night and in poor weather, coordinate defensive fire, and safely plan assaults and evacuations. 

Thermal drones are lifesaving tools. Every day without them increases the risk to soldiers who are already stretched thin. With the help of your donation, we aim to quickly place critical equipment directly to the hands of drone pilots at the 3rd Assault Brigade.

At Ukraine Aid Operations, we are dedicated to finding the best possibly pricing for the equipment, and with your donations we hope to deliver a combination of 10-15 of the following drones to the Chaos company before Christmas 2025:  

• DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Advanced ($4442 each)
• DJI Matrice 4E ($3623 each)  

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