The drones, which can be operated manually, were self-guided during the encounter – using onboard cameras and machine learning to find and target enemies. According to the March report from the UN Security Council’s Panel of Experts on Libya, Kargu-2 quadcopters were deployed in the North African nation in March last year. The incident occurred during a skirmish between the Libyan government and forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, commander of a breakaway faction of the Libyan National Army. Kargu-2 destroys target with explosive charge The drones “were programmed to attack targets without requiring data connectivity between the operator and the munitions.