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Analysis of the Influence of Selected Parameters on the Success Rate of Shotgun Firing on UAVs Cover

Analysis of the Influence of Selected Parameters on the Success Rate of Shotgun Firing on UAVs

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|Mar 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 91 - 98
Submitted on: Jul 16, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 6, 2026
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Published on: Mar 16, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2026 Ivan Pemčák, Martin Blaha, Kateřina Nováčková, Teodor Baláž, Jan Ivan, Pavel Tuček, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
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