A new video has surfaced showcasing the “Solist,” a multi-purpose tactical missile system developed by Russia’s КЭМЗ concern, raising questions about its capabilities and potential role in ongoing conflicts. Continue reading
Category Archives: FPV
Russians Lash FPVs Together to Make Frankenstein Heavy Lift Drones
Russian soldiers have found a novel way to get around their lack of heavy-lift drones: strapping four small drones to a frame to create a device known as “Vobla.” A wide variety of these unlikely contraptions have appeared in recent months, and they now carry supplies to the front. Continue reading
Russia Develops Flamethrower FPV Drones to Counter Ukrainian UAV Attacks
On November 14, 2024, the Russian Telegram channel UAV Technician announced a new development by Russian engineers: a flamethrower-equipped FPV drone designed to counter Ukrainian UAVs, including models like Mavic and Vampire. Continue reading
Kyiv’s Drone Suppliers Ramp Up Production of Cheap EW-Proof Computer-Guided Drones
In a significant step not previously reported, Ukraine’s drone suppliers are ramping up output of robot attack drones to an industrial scale, not just prototypes. Continue reading
Bayraktar TB2 UAV to Carry FPV Drones Made by Croatian Firm, ORQA
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 UAVs which have made a name for themselves as attack drones, will now carry Croatia-made FPV drones which are increasingly being used in battle for attack and reconnaissance missions. Continue reading
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Develops Heads-Up Display for Enhanced First-Person Flight Visualization
– UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, the company that is an expert in guidance, navigation and control solutions for UAS, has announced the development of advanced On-Screen Display (OSD) technology which improves the Primary Flight Display (PFD) of the flight control system to show first-person visualization to NATO CAT I & II UAS operators. Continue reading
Ukraine Tests Advanced Auto-Targeting System for FPV Drones
A Ukrainian company has developed and is currently testing a new auto-targeting system for FPV (First Person View) drones, aimed at enhancing autonomous attacks on fast-moving and maneuvering targets. The system is designed to be particularly effective in the final stages of flight, when operators might lose control due to electronic warfare interference. Continue reading
South Korea Offers Cardboard Kamikaze Drones Potentially Cheaper than FPV Copters
The production of drones from improvised materials is no longer a novelty, but the cost-cutting and simplification of this process is still far from hitting the ceiling. A notable example is the recently presented Korean startup Peach, which showcased its product, the Papydrone-800, at the KADEX 2024 exhibition in Daejeon. Continue reading