Ministry of Defense tested FPV drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: control via fiber optics. PHOTOS
The Defence Innovation Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine held a demonstration of the latest FPV drones controlled via fiber-optic cable.
This was reported by the Ministry of Defence, Censor.NET reports.
The event was held as part of the army's innovative development programs and featured more than a dozen models of drones from domestic manufacturers. Some of the models can carry up to 3kg of payload.
"The enemy continues to build up its capabilities to use fiber-optic drone control technologies, so it is imperative to leveling its advantages in this segment. Domestic manufacturers demonstrate their readiness to quickly adapt to the current challenges of war and implement the latest developments. Today, in confirmation of this, we see the successful operation of the equipment and its effectiveness, and, just as importantly, the readiness to rapidly scale these technologies to meet the needs of the army," said Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Tkachenko, Head of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Department of the Ministry of Defence.
The presentation of the drones provoked a positive reaction among the UAV operators of the Armed Forces, who appreciated their effectiveness in modern combat conditions.
"Although the technology is not new, it is extremely effective in today's warfare and active electronic warfare. Despite certain peculiarities of using this type of drones, they are indispensable for the successful completion of certain special tasks. We expect that they will help us to significantly increase the efficiency of combat missions," said Senior Soldier Ihor Y., a UAV operator with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Some of the demonstrated models are already at the final stage of preparation for delivery to the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
