Russia has developed an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle designed to operate in the stratosphere. The "Argus" drone has a high degree of autonomy: it can stay in the air for up to 40 days without landing.
This drone helps satellites in orbit collect data at low altitudes. This makes the launch and operation of the drone cheaper. The system provides communication at remote infrastructure facilities on a local scale.
The pseudo-satellite will be able to carry a payload of up to 40 kg. In particular, an optical module with a rotating platform will be placed in its front part, designed for installing devices for observation and remote sensing of the Earth.
The drone's body has a compartment where you can install various data transmission devices, depending on the purpose of the device.
As a reminder, Russia has launched the creation of experimental models of pseudo-satellites — unmanned aerial vehicles of the aircraft type. These devices perform tasks similar to those of orbital spacecraft, but operate at a much lower altitude. This significantly reduces launch and operating costs.
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