What does this research mean for the field?

Zeroing distances between 50 m and 100 m are more effective for engaging small, irregular targets such as UAVs, compared to traditional distances of 25 m and 300 m. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to identify the optimal zeroing distance for assault rifles when engaging drones and standard targets.

March 12, 2026Vojnotehnicki glasnikOpen Access

Battlesight zero in context of counter UAV engagement

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IPIvan PemčákUniversity of Defence

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Investigates optimal zeroing distances for assault rifles to effectively engage UAVs and figure targets, suggesting improved practices.

Key Points

The study aims to identify the optimal zeroing distance for assault rifles when engaging drones and standard targets.
Utilized probability-of-hit simulation methods
Conducted experiments with the BREN 2 assault rifle
Verified weapon parameters during tests
The probability of hitting a target decreases with greater deviation from the zeroing distance.
For engaging UAVs, zeroing distances of 50 m to 100 m proved more effective without losing performance against standard targets.

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Ivan Pemčák (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2589696eeacc4fcec8632 https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg74-59713

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March 12, 2026Vojnotehnicki glasnikOpen Access

Battlesight zero in context of counter UAV engagement

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Authors

IPIvan PemčákUniversity of Defence

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Implication

Investigates optimal zeroing distances for assault rifles to effectively engage UAVs and figure targets, suggesting improved practices.

Key Points

The study aims to identify the optimal zeroing distance for assault rifles when engaging drones and standard targets.
Utilized probability-of-hit simulation methods
Conducted experiments with the BREN 2 assault rifle
Verified weapon parameters during tests
The probability of hitting a target decreases with greater deviation from the zeroing distance.
For engaging UAVs, zeroing distances of 50 m to 100 m proved more effective without losing performance against standard targets.

Cite This Study

Ivan Pemčák (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2589696eeacc4fcec8632 https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg74-59713

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