Ukrainian company develops combat and "kamikaze" drones
The company from Ukraine named UAV Defense Robotics will produce drones for the Ukrainian military. Currently, three models of drones are being developed - reconnaissance, cargo (combat) and "kamikaze drone".
It is estimated that the cost of a combat drone will be approximately $4000. Production will be organized in Kyiv.
So far, the developers are assembling the first prototypes and testing them with the army units from Kharkiv. The first 10-20 drones of each species will be collected for them.
"When, according to the guys, we adjust the software and hard - we will deploy more mass production. We plan to knock on the finished product with the Ministry of Defense, create a team of collectors, train military pilots and do as much as we can, "- said Bolshakov, company CEO.
The company will create a reconnaissance drone as an alternative to commercial drones.
It will be able to automatically fly at points and control on full autopilot - to patrol the area.
The size does not exceed 500 mm, but the drone is large enough to hang electronics or high-quality precision optics or thermal imagers.
Main goal: reconnaissance - no risk for the pilot / drone operator. It is possible to display a video stream on several screens. Flight range - from 5 to 10 km.
The company will create an industrial cargo drone that is capable of carrying a warhead and dropping it through remote control.
It will be possible to have automatic point flights and a full autopilot to patrol the area (as in the reconnaissance drone model).
Size: more than 900 mm. You can hang electronics, reset mechanisms, installation of military equipment from third-party developers - and all this should not affect the quality of flight.
The main goal: transfer of ammunition and remote discharge towards the enemy - without risk to the pilot / operator of the drone. Flight range - from 7 to 15 km.
There are also plans to create a barrage of ammunition. The body of the drone and additional elements form a projectile that must hit the enemy as accurately as possible.
It is possible to fly in coordinates and create flight missions without human intervention.
There is a program of self-destruction with remote control from the ground station. This model is currently under development.
