The Ministry of Defense ordered a drone produced by MAI

The Russian army was interested in the drone, created in the laboratory of the Moscow Aviation Institute. The aircraft was presented at the exhibition “Innovation Day of the Ministry of Defense”, which was held in Russia for the first time. It is planned that it will become the annual main platform for the demonstration of military achievements in the field of advanced technologies.

At the "Day of Innovation" were presented the latest developments in the field of weapons. Among the exhibitors are state corporations, leading research institutes and higher military educational institutions of Russia, foreign enterprises and organizations.

However, the special attention of representatives of the Ministry of Defense attracted a domestic drone produced by the MAI "Raven-333".

"Let's test, let's see. If it confirms its characteristics, we will take it," Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov said during the demonstration drone delegation of the Ministry of Defense.

According to the developers, the drone is able to be in the air for two hours, carry payloads in 12 kg and operate within a radius of 10 km. It can be installed automatic, grenade launcher, hydraulic destroyer, gas analyzer, thermal imager and other special equipment.

The autopilot is installed on the unmanned helicopter, the GLONASS, GPS system is integrated. In addition, there is a manual correction of the flight path, automatic return to the starting point in case of failure of the radio channel and self-destruct mode, ITAR-TASS reports.

The exhibition was held on the territory of the CSKA football complex.

Comments

[Grigorich 1962]

In general, young people should be given the opportunity to implement their creative and innovative developments. Young guys think differently and are able to solve many problems more creatively and successfully than previous generations. An important point in this work is to notice these youth innovations in time ... to "ignite" the guys for success in the highest achievements

[svp67]

And it is right. MO should strongly help such developments ....

[denson06]

According to the developers, the drone is able to be in the air for two hours, carry payloads in 12 kg and operate within a radius of 10 km. It can be installed automatic, grenade launcher, hydraulic destroyer, gas analyzer, thermal imager and other special equipment.

This is my personal opinion, but the performance characteristics are weak for army operations .. it may be quite suitable for some military events, but it will be more useful to special units when conducting sweeps and other operations within a radius of no more than 5-7 km ...

[a52333]

TTX is rather weak for army operations ..

Intelligence and surveillance. Tajik-Afghan border control. Drones can take part of the load abroad.

[Apollo]

drones production in Russia

[Doktor-2]

Is he really that noisy? He must be heard for a kilometer?

[Do not care]

12th second - This is where she climbs with such a soldering iron?

[viruskvartirus]

"A machine gun can be installed on it, a grenade launcher" is that how?

[kartalovkolya]

Well, it’s time for us to prove that we don’t slap cabbage soup! Correct solution!

[Aleks tv]

... capable of being in the air for two hours, carrying payload in 12 kg and operating in a radius of 10 km. An automatic machine, a grenade launcher, a hydraulic breaker, a gas analyzer, a thermal imager and other special equipment can be installed on it ...

It seems decent characteristics. This will find its niche in the army.

Good luck, drone. Good luck, guys from MAI.

[Starover_Z]

Such a device would probably suit border guards - launching from an outpost, flying around a squad zone, communication through an operator at an outpost. There would be a thing!

[Yuri Y.]

Quote: denson06

This is my personal opinion, but the performance characteristics are weak for army operations .. it may be quite suitable for some military events, but it will be more useful to special units when conducting sweeps and other operations within a radius of no more than 5-7 km ...

I have to agree. In general, all our developments in this area look somewhat amateurish for now. Apparently they invest a little, but you still need to do it (there's no getting around here).