Yolka interceptor drones proved to be very effective against drones, which now fly at a much higher altitude than before. This was stated by the commander of the UAV countermeasures unit with the call sign Kot.
According to him, if three years ago drones were mainly intercepted at an altitude of about 150–200 m, now we are talking about hitting them at an altitude of 900–1200 m.
That's why we started shooting down a lot. Plus, the Yolka interceptor does not carry any charge. It hits purely due to kinetic impact. It can be safely used in populated areas.
Recall that, unlike an anti-aircraft missile, Yolka hits drones by ramming. The interceptor's mass is 1.3 kg, and the declared capture and engagement range is up to 3 km.
The complex operates completely autonomously; the crew only needs to launch Yolka towards the drone. Then the onboard equipment guides it, and the interceptor crashes into the UAV at high speed, bringing it to the ground.
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