Russia deploys new 3D-modeled drone with LTE remote control – GUR
Russia is actively using a new 3D model of drones with LTE (Long Term Evolution) communication on various fronts, which can be used as reconnaissance or strike drones, as well as as a false target to overload Ukrainian air defense, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) has said.
"This modification is equipped with a camera and two LTE modems, which allow you to transmit video in real time or in recording via mobile base stations, as well as receive commands for course correction," the message in the telegram says.
As noted, in the strike version, the camera (subject to changing the viewing angle) and remote control can be used to aim at the target by the operator using the first-person view (FPV) principle.
The GUR explained that structurally the drone has a "delta-wing" fuselage, similar to the Shahed-131 (Geran-1), but somewhat smaller. Navigation is carried out by a jamming-resistant satellite positioning system with four patch antennas and Chinese Allystar modules.
"Almost half of the drone's components are made in China (communication modules, minicomputer, power regulator, quartz generator). The DLE engine (two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engine) is installed in the nose of the fuselage, which makes the drone most similar to the Italmas loitering munition produced by the Russian Zala Group," the intelligence agency said.
