A video has appeared online showing tests of modernized Russian ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAVs, protected from aerial ramming by interceptor drones.
Apparently, the surveillance drones are now equipped with an additional wide-angle camera that monitors the situation behind the "bird".
As soon as it detects a threat using artificial intelligence in the form of an interceptor drone, a signal is sent to the drone to perform an evasive maneuver, and the UAV sharply glides down.
ZALA Z-16 Specifications:
- Maximum take-off weight — 10.5 kg
- Maximum payload weight — 1.8 + kg
- Wingspan — 2815 mm
- Engine type — electric
- Flight duration — 4+ hours
- Communication range (video) — 75+ km
- Effective operating altitude — 200-5000 m
- Maximum flight altitude — 5000 m
- Speed range — 65-110 km/h
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense explained the principle of operation of the UR-77 "Meteorite" mine clearing vehicle. At the same time, the military began to use it to strike at enemy positions.
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