Russian Reconnaissance Drones Learn to Evade Interceptors with New Technology

Machine vision cameras give UAVs the command to perform evasive maneuvers

Reconnaissance drones manufactured by ZALA Aero have learned to evade attacks from FPV interceptors. This was reported by the company's press service.

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ZALA Aero

The manufacturer drew attention to the story of a ZALA Z-16 drone operator. His device dodged an attacking quadcopter but sustained damage.

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The Russian specialist reported that the Z-16 lost communication and sustained shrapnel damage to the body but was able to return to the launch site on its own.

The ZALA drone received special cameras with machine vision technology, which give the command to perform evasive maneuvers during an attempted interception.

The company added that all ZALA special-purpose drones are equipped with onboard artificial intelligence to search for and identify priority targets.

Earlier, www1.ru reported that the key advantages of the Ka-52E Alligator combat helicopter had become known.

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