Successful tests have been carried out on dozens of new Hortensia 7 and Hortensia 10 fiber optic FPV drones. This was reported by the design bureau of the same name.
The Hortensia 7 drone operates with a fiber optic channel length of 5 to 10 km, while the Hortensia 10 has a fiber optic length of up to 30 kilometers. The first combat batch has already been delivered to the troops, and the UAVs have received positive feedback. The design bureau's production facilities allow the production of up to 3,000 such drones per month.
The drones are equipped with a hybrid communication system with the ability to automatically switch between fiber optics and radio channel without delays for the operator. Thanks to this, stable communication remains even in the event of a fiber optic break, allowing the device to be returned and reused with a new coil.
The Hortensia 7 is equipped with 7-inch propellers and is designed for operational tasks. The device is highly mobile and compact, which is especially important in combat conditions. The combat deployment time is less than three minutes, and the "Nith" mounting system simplifies the equipping of ammunition and preparation for departure.
Compact size and light weight also allow a crew of two or three people to carry a significant number of such devices.
Earlier www1.ru reported that a new communication system for kamikaze drones has been developed in Russia: it bypasses all existing electronic warfare equipment.
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