«Molniya-2»

The video feed disappears, but for UAV crews this is not a problem

Military Analyst Shlepchenko: Mesh Modem Efficiency Lower on the Ground Than in the Air

The satellite communication system disconnects at speeds above 90 km/h

The UAV has begun to be used as a "mothership"

The UAV arrives to the military in disassembled form; wings and a charge need to be attached to it

The systems provide UAV operators with uninterrupted communication along the entire route

The new mode allows the drone to maintain its course and complete the task even without communication with the operator

The military has bet on mass character and versatility of application

The main combat load of the drone includes TM-62 mines and KZ-7 shaped charges

The idea came from the soldiers by analogy with the legendary Il-2 attack aircraft

Flight range - up to 60 km at a speed of 120 km/h

Drones received incendiary ammunition on the suspension

A group of operators can provide up to six sorties per day

The aircraft-type drone is designed to destroy heavy equipment and command posts

The drone can also deliver a TM-62M mine to a distance of up to 7 km