I think a Loitering attack drone (Kamikaze style0 is something that can stay above potential targets to hit at precisely the right moment or target

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A loitering attack drone, also known as a loitering munition or kamikaze drone, is a hybrid weapon system that combines the features of a surveillance drone and a precision missile. It can hover ("loiter") over an area to search for targets, and then crash directly into the target to destroy it. 

Key Characteristics

Dual capability: Acts as both a reconnaissance tool and a weapon.
Flight time: Can stay airborne in a target zone for minutes or hours waiting for a target.
Destruction: The drone itself carries an explosive warhead and is destroyed upon impact.
Control: Can operate autonomously or via a human operator guiding the final strike. 

Common Examples

Switchblade: Small, man-portable tactical systems used by infantry.
IAI Harop: Larger, long-endurance systems designed to hunt radar and high-value targets.
Shahed-136: Long-range, delta-wing systems used for pre-programmed coordinate strikes (often classed as a one-way attack drone). 

If you'd like, I can provide more details on:

• The difference between loitering munitions and conventional cruise missiles
• How military units defend against these types of drones
• Specific technical specifications for a particular model

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Loitering munition

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