The Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully shot down a Russian Gerbera drone using an FPV interceptor drone, marking the first publicly known case of this type of interception.
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The video of the takedown was published on the Telegram channel of the General Staff, showing footage that highlights an innovative approach to aerial combat using drones.
According to the channel’s author, the downed UAV differed from the typical Gerbera models used by Russia. These drones are usually simplified versions without payload, equipped with low-cost commercial GPS antennas and, at times, mobile internet modems with Ukrainian SIM cards. These versions are used as decoys to mislead air defenses.
However, the recently downed model featured a protected CRPA parabolic antenna and a telemetry data transmission channel, indicating a more advanced and sophisticated purpose. During the Gerbera UAV’s initial presentation, it was described as capable of operating in three versions: for electronic reconnaissance, as a kamikaze drone, or as a decoy to mislead defense systems.
This incident represents a strategic victory for the Ukrainian Defense Forces, showcasing significant progress in the use of FPV drones as combat tools.
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