Russians unveil upgraded Supercam reconnaissance drone with camera to evade interceptors

The Russians have presented an upgraded Supercam S180 reconnaissance drone. According to Russia's Rostec corporation, it has been equipped with a camera system designed to help it evade interceptor drones.

Source: Rostec

Details: The UAV was displayed at a military equipment exhibition in Belarus. Russian representatives claim that the reconnaissance drone can "easily evade" attacks thanks to a system designed to counter interceptor drones.

Quote: "First, it has gained 'eyes in the back of its head' – an additional camera and AI automatically detect an enemy UAV that has picked up its trail. Second, it 'hears' the invisible – radio-frequency detection identifies the enemy through its own radio emissions."

Details: The Russians claim that the system alerts the operator and allows enough time to manoeuvre away from an interceptor drone.

They also stated that the Supercam S180 has received an updated swept wing design and can achieve higher speeds. The reconnaissance UAV is equipped with multiple navigation systems to prevent it from being diverted from its route by electronic warfare systems.

The Russians added that the upgraded drone can remain airborne for up to four hours and carry a payload of up to 1.5 kg. The UAV is launched using a catapult.

Background: Earlier, the Russians revealed specifications for the Berdysh, a heavy drone which Russian social media communities are describing as an analogue of Ukraine's Baba Yaga UAVs.

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