DIU: The occupiers have received new drones with LTE connection and remote control
In Russia, a new UAV is being actively deployed in various directions. According to Ukrainian intelligence, it can be used both for reconnaissance and as a strike drone.
"This modification is equipped with a camera and two LTE modems, which allow for real-time video transmission or recordings through mobile base stations, as well as receiving commands to change the route," — indicated on August 20 by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.
In the strike version of this UAV, the camera (with the capability to change the viewing angle) and remote control can help aim at the target. This means the operator can control the new drone based on the FPV principle. Additionally, it can be used as a decoy to overload Ukrainian air defence systems.
Photo: Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
The intelligence published a 3D model of the new Russian UAV. Its design includes a fuselage with a "delta wing," similar to the "Shahed," but slightly smaller in size. For navigation, it uses a satellite positioning system with jamming protection, equipped with four patch antennas and Chinese Allystar modules.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine noted that about 50% of the components of the new drone come from China, including communication modules, a mini-computer, a power regulator, and a quartz generator. In the front part of the fuselage, there is a DLE engine, which makes this Russian drone resemble the loitering munition "Italmas" (or "Geran-3"), produced by ZALA Aero Group, which is considered hostile.
20 August 2025 г., 10:37
