The Gerbera reconnaissance drone has received a new version with a mesh communication network for precise fire control. Development engineers have equipped the device with MESH repeaters that replace satellite channels in conditions of electronic warfare suppression.
The new configuration transmits data over secure routes, where each node simultaneously receives and amplifies the signal. The bandwidth of such channels is inferior to commercial solutions like Starlink. The technology now allows telemetry and video to be transmitted to remote communication headquarters thousands of kilometers away, providing analysts with up-to-date reconnaissance information without delays.
Engineers have eliminated the main problem of long-range flights — loss of control beyond the line of sight. Repeaters automatically reconfigure the data transmission route if one of the drones fails or is jammed.
In combat conditions, the modular design allows for quick payload changes while maintaining a unified communication standard. The introduction of mesh networks was a response to the increasing cases of navigation and control channel disruption.
Earlier, Perviy Tekhnicheskiy reported that Geran and Gerbera drones received new software for pre-strike maneuvers. The drones began to sharply change altitude and evade air defense in the final segment of the flight.