As a aerospace engineer and flight systems designer, I’ve spent years decoding how wartime innovation shapes today’s unmanned combat tech. This deep dive reveals how the V-1 flying bomb’s flawed yet visionary design laid the foundation for modern drone autonomy, AI pathfinding, and loitering munitions. From Berlin’s skies to AI-powered strike drones in Ukraine—this is not just history; it’s the blueprint of tomorrow’s warfare. Explore the hidden legacy behind every autonomous aircraft you see today.