Specialists from the forestry industry are training to operate new Russian "Dandelion-3" drones at the Sokol airfield in the Suzdal district of the Vladimir region. 28 unmanned aerial vehicles were received back in 2024. UAVs will more effectively combat fires and control illegal logging thanks to the national project "Unmanned Aircraft Systems."
More than 80% of the forests in the Vladimir region are occupied by highly flammable species - pine and birch. To protect such a valuable resource, the region is introducing a comprehensive fire protection system from the ground and air.
"Dandelion-3" is a light drone with impressive characteristics. The drone is capable of rising to a height of up to 3 thousand meters, the radius of action is 5 kilometers, and the flight time is 40-45 minutes. The drone is resistant to strong winds of up to 15-18 meters per second and can carry a load of up to 2 kilograms.
A very small area is required to launch the "Dandelion-3" - only 1.5 by 1.5 meters. The drone is controlled remotely, which makes it easy to operate.
The introduction of unmanned aerial vehicles into the work of forestry and the GAU "Vladleskhoz" will increase the effectiveness of combating forest fires by early detection of fires in forests, further monitoring of the forest fund, and will also allow for more prompt detection of illegal logging of forest plantations.
Drones will become an important tool in the region's forest monitoring system. They will help to timely detect fires and prevent the spread of fires, as well as monitor the condition of forest areas and suppress illegal logging.
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