The Russian enterprise "NPP" has successfully tested a new octocopter drone capable of carrying a payload of up to 12 kg, including a TM-62 anti-tank mine, according to Igor Potapov, an official representative of the company.
According to him, the drone has eight paired blades. However, not every blade is on a separate beam, but one beam combines two motors.
A modular design that allows carrying a TM-ka. This is a very good result for a front-line laboratory.
The octocopter stands out for its ability to return to base after dropping ammunition. The number of batteries on board is designed for application and return journey, but Potapov did not disclose the range of the new product. The novelty was handed over to the Russian military, and the company confirmed the good results of the octocopter in combat conditions.
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