Russian Geran kamikaze drones, or Shahed-136 as they are called in the West, linking them to Iranian manufacturers, have received a pan-and-tilt video camera. The American publication The War Zone noted that these drones can now be used for reconnaissance purposes.
The modified kamikaze drone uses wireless networks to transmit the received images to the operator. Shahed-136 has become a long-range reconnaissance asset, now it is capable of performing a combat mission regardless of the location of the operator and signal repeater
"Gerans" with 4G modems
American journalists noted that information had previously appeared about 4G modems and enemy SIM cards installed on "Gerans." Thanks to this, kamikaze drones can fly to areas remote from the deployment sites of Russian military personnel. The new features of "Geran" frightened journalists in the United States.
The ability to remotely control Shahed-136 in enemy territory via cellular communications will fundamentally change the way these drones are used
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