Chinese company DAMODA (also known as DMD), renowned for its large-scale drone light displays and holding a record for flying over 11,000 drones simultaneously, recently unveiled a new automated containerized system for drone swarms.
Although the system is promoted as a tool for large-scale entertainment, its design does not rule out eventual military adaptation. The War Zone has reported on the new DAMODA container system.
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The large swarm launcher seen in video demonstrations consists of at least 12 smaller pallets, each capable of deploying 54 drones — a total of 648 drones in a single module.
The architecture appears modular, allowing multiple containers to operate simultaneously, which could scale a synchronized launch from hundreds to thousands of drones.
In its entertainment role, the drones autonomously return to their containers after a show to recharge and prepare for the next performance. "A container mounted on a truck can be moved anywhere, turning any open space into a drone-swarm venue in minutes," DAMODA explains.
Without context, the system resembles a launcher for loitering munitions — especially considering that trucks have been used by Ukraine’s Defense Forces to launch FPV drones against russian strategic airfields. While DAMODA's container system is currently intended for light shows, it could be covertly adapted for battlefield use. This potential should prompt countries that view China as a strategic competitor to begin considering countermeasures now.
Earlier, Defense Express reported that Ukraine's Puma LE reconnaissance drones were upgraded with a laser designator and a universal payload mount.
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