Specialists of the Russian design bureau "Valkyrie" have developed an RD12 aircraft-type drone. The drone can act as a scout and a mother-ship relay for signals. It will be shown at the "Drone Days-2025" forum, which will be held in the Novgorod region on September 6-7.
RD12 characteristics:
• Range - up to 800 km
• Delivery of cargo weighing up to 6 kg - for 400 km
• Hybrid power plant
• Interchangeable payloads
• Wingspan - 5m
• Can work through Starlink
• Flights in radio silence conditions
• Flight in strong wind conditions - up to 25 m/s
The development of the Valkyrie Design Bureau can transmit coordinates in real time. The drone is suitable for supporting assault groups, carrying FPV.
This year, representatives of the design bureau will bring 3 products of their own design to "Drone Days-2025". They are also working on other projects. Their competence includes conducting aerodynamic and structural calculations, developing software and control systems, designing gliders, R&D.
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