The Ukrainian company Ptashka Drones has unveiled an 18-inch FPV drone for military use that will soon enter mass production.
The information was released by the company on its Facebook page, as reported by the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi.
According to the manufacturer, this is the first 18-inch FPV drone in Ukraine to enter large-scale production. Along with the announcement, the company also shared a video of the drone being tested with various types of ammunition as payload.
Currently, the Ukrainian Defense Forces use 15-inch FPV drones, which can be equipped with munitions, grenade launchers, or firearms.
Increasing the size of an FPV drone makes it possible to expand its payload and lifting capacity, allowing it to carry much more powerful warheads.
In addition, the larger dimensions increase the drone’s flight range and operational radius thanks to the use of a bigger battery and a fiber-optic reel.
Meanwhile, this size remains practical for units that use drones to carry out attacks at distances of up to five kilometers.
Therefore, it is likely that the 18-inch drones will be used as a complement, rather than a full replacement, for existing models.
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