UAVs from the UNITED24 project and Estonian citizens joined the “Drone Army” of Ukraine.
According to the Ministry of Digital Development, the next unmanned aerial vehicle of the Raybird-3 series, collected thanks to the UNITED24 project, was delivered near Bakhmut. Combat aircraft will help reconnaissance and sailors carry out combat missions in reconnaissance, firing adjustment, surveillance and search and rescue operations in one of the hottest areas of the front.
What is known about the drone Raybird-3
The Raybird-3 drone is unique in that it can scout in any weather and at any time of the day. The drone can stay in the sky for up to 24 hours and is not afraid of enemy radar equipment.
It doesn’t need an operator’s help for the job – the drone is programmed to complete the mission and independently returns to base. Its dual servos provide high reliability in all weather conditions and the digital data link provides a high level of protection against hacking and control tampering.
Raybird-3, developed by the Ukrainian company Skyeton, can reach a height of 4.5 km and fly at a maximum speed of 140 km / h. The device transmits real-time intelligence data to the ground from a distance of 120 km with the help of a Full HD camera. It only takes 15 minutes for the drone to start performing a combat mission. for preparation and launch.
Additionally, nine more DJI quadcopters will go to Bakhmut, according to Derzhspetszv’yazku. Acquired thanks to the public enterprise Herojam Slava, founded by Janika Merilo, advisor to the Estonian Minister of Digital Transformation, and Jaak Ennuste (CEO of Elevator Startups).
Soon, another ten DJI quadcopters from Estonian citizens will come to the front to fight the Russian invaders. Unmanned aerial vehicles purchased with donations from Estonians are already actively used for monitoring and adjustment of artillery fire and HIMARS attack systems.
Previously Focus He wrote that drones without artillery are a waste of money and explained why a $650 kamikaze quadcopter “won’t take off.”
Source: Focus
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