The ground-based robotic system "Kuryer" has received a new specialization: it is now a mobile control station for unmanned aircraft. This was reported by the Telegram channel "Operativnyi Prostor".
The key advantage of the ground repeater based on the "Kuryer" is autonomy. Unlike aerial platforms that depend on battery charge, the tracked system operates significantly longer.
The system performs the tasks of a ground control station. It works both stationary and on the move. It increases the flight range of reconnaissance and strike drones.
The heavy chassis provides cross-country capability where wheeled vehicles get stuck: waterlogged soil, rough terrain, debris, and destroyed sections of roads. This makes it possible to maintain a communication channel with UAVs in areas where deploying stationary towers is impossible or dangerous.
Earlier, the "Kuryer" had already proven itself in the role of a counter-drone system: a modification with a PKT machine gun learned to intercept enemy aircraft. According to the military, with the support of the system dozens of targets have been shot down — from compact "Maviks" to high-speed FPV drones.
The basic design of the "Kuryer" is a compact remotely controlled platform created for operation in high-risk conditions. Initially, the system was intended for reconnaissance, logistics, evacuation of the wounded, and engineering tasks. The installation of communication modules turns it into a universal control node, while combat equipment, if necessary, restores the function of fire support.