18.10.2024
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Modern warfare is impossible without the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. A comprehensive analysis of Class I reconnaissance drones, their tactical and technical characteristics, a comparison of Ukrainian and foreign-made models. Find out which UAVs are more effective for performing combat missions. In this article, we will analyze in detail Class I reconnaissance drones, which are actively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This is a compact quadcopter with a Hasselblad 4/3 CMOS camera that shoots 4K HDR video with high detail. Equipped with an obstacle avoidance system, it flies for up to 46 minutes at a distance of up to 18 km.
This drone has a dual camera — an 8K optical camera and a FLIR thermal imager with a resolution of 640×512. It is suitable for night surveillance and operates for up to 39 minutes at a range of up to 25 km.
The latest Ukrainian drone with 30x zoom and AI for target recognition, operates stably in electronic warfare conditions. It flies for up to 3 hours, covering 150 km with an altitude of up to 3,500 m.
Ukrainian tactical UAV with FLIR thermal imager, designed for reconnaissance at a distance of up to 50 km. Launched by hand or catapult, can stay in the air for up to 2 hours.
Mobile UAV with automatic flight capability and GPS/GLONASS interference resistance. Operates for up to 2 hours, transmits video in encrypted mode, range up to 50 km.
Multifunctional UAV with vertical take-off, combat module and range up to 1000 km. Equipped with Ukrainian optics, take-off weight up to 55 kg, autonomy up to 10 hours.
Tactical drone with a take-off weight of 23 kg, a range of 1000 km and a flight duration of up to 30 hours. Equipped with an injection engine and the option of transferring camera control to soldiers on the battlefield.
UAV with a camera that automatically captures and tracks a target based on its parameters. It has an electric motor with sound camouflage, a flight range of 150 km, and an airtime of up to 2.5 hours.
A small-sized UAV weighing up to 2.3 kg, designed for rapid deployment and mobile reconnaissance. It flies for up to 90 minutes, has a range of 25 km, and can be launched from the hand without additional equipment.
Weather-resistant mini-UAV with high maneuverability, suitable for operation in mountains and wind. Operates for 2.5 hours at a range of 55 km, launches from a catapult, lands by parachute.
A lightweight drone weighing up to 5 kg with an IR camera, designed to work in difficult weather conditions. It flies for 90 minutes, climbs to 3000 m, and has high-level channel encryption.
The UAV with a 20x zoom camera automatically circles the target and determines its coordinates. It flies for up to 2 hours, has a range of up to 100 km, and a communication radius of up to 30 km.
High-tech reconnaissance drone with 30× optics and digital zoom, resistant to electronic warfare. Flight duration — up to 4 hours, range — 300 km, has software for operating several UAVs simultaneously.
An American drone for close-in reconnaissance, designed for manual launch and flights at altitudes up to 300 m. It has an IR camera, flight duration up to 90 min, and range up to 10 km.
Polish UAV with a digital secure channel, operates with inertial navigation for electronic warfare. Flies for up to 105 minutes with a range of 50 km, is hand-launched, and has optics for target reconnaissance.
German UAV with vertical takeoff, IR and optical sensors, and artificial intelligence support. It flies for up to 3 hours, has a range of up to 180 km, and has an encrypted communication channel.
UAV with open source ArduPilot software and replaceable thermal and optical payload. Automatically takes off from the ground, flies for up to 2 hours at a distance of 34 km.
Ukrainian drone for observation and adjustment of artillery fire day and night. Flight duration up to 3 hours, maximum range — 200 km, launches from a catapult.
