Dandelion (military drone)

2022: Device Announcement

In August 2022, the Atri research and production company (engaged in the design and production of complex digital and digital-analog equipment) presented the Dandelion military drone, resistant to precipitation and gusts of wind. The unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to monitor the surface, and can be launched from hand.

The drone is capable of transporting up to 2 kg of payload at an altitude of up to 3 thousand meters for 40-45 minutes. For example, radio reconnaissance modules can act as cargo.

Russian military drone "Dandelion," resistant to precipitation and gusts of wind, presented

{{quote 'This is [a drone developed] as part of the import substitution of Chinese Mavic series drones. Quadcopter version and coaxial version. Designed to monitor the ground, sea surface, identify objects... You can use it with your hands, you can use it with guides with a cartridge. From under the crowns of trees, - Ruslan Lyapin, deputy general director for development of the research and production company Atri, told TASS. }} According to him, by August 2022 there is no such line of small drones in the domestic version. The coaxial drone is less prone to precipitation.

In August 2022, the All-Russian Research Institute of Radio Equipment, part of the Almaz-Antey concern of East Kazakhstan region, presented its light highly maneuverable drone, which is also resistant to wind. According to the developers, the drone will be able to reach speeds higher than other production vehicles of this class - 120 km/h. It has improved maneuverability at low cost, and can also be used in strong winds and negative temperatures, Almaz-Antey added^[1]

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