# NZDF Tests Drone Swarms

> NZDF aims to fly drone swarms for surveillance and logistics.
- Title: NZDF Tests Drone Swarms · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: NZDF aims to fly drone swarms for surveillance and logistics. NZDF plans to experiment with AI-coordinated drone swarms for assessment, not combat, as global…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/2197871/nzdf-aims-to-fly-drone-swarms
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-27T17:27:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nzdf, drone swarms, ai, hivemind, shield ai, owls drones, perth, politics, news
## NZDF Drone Experiment
NZDF aims to experiment with flying drone swarms for assessment and testing.
## Global Drone Demand
Drone swarms are used in Ukraine and Gaza, with global demand expected to quadruple from over $1.5 billion last year.
## AI Coordination
NZDF wants drones coordinated by a single operator using ai-powered swarm control systems.
## Key takeaway

NZDF plans to experiment with AI-coordinated drone swarms for assessment, not combat, as global demand quadruples.