Serial production of a drone with the "flying binoculars" function has begun in Russia

Serial production of a drone with the "flying binoculars" function has begun in Russia. It allows you to observe certain sections of the front for a long time. Also, the new device, called "Sparrow", can independently find military equipment. The developers of the device from the Stratim design bureau told Izvestia about this.

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The device can hover, automatically maintaining the current location, direction and altitude.

According to the interlocutors of the publication, it is this function that ensures the most efficient operation of the drone in the "flying binoculars" mode, allowing a clear picture to be transmitted to the command and observation post. Good video quality is provided by a camera with a powerful digital zoom. The drone has other useful functions.

"The Sparrow drone, made using artificial intelligence technology, can independently recognize targets — in particular, military equipment," the founder of the Stratim Design Bureau with the call sign Obi—Wan told Izvestia.

The flight range of the device is 10 km, the altitude is up to 500 m. The drone can reach speeds of 80 km/h and stay in the air for up to 40 minutes.

Drones are already being tested in the area of a special military operation (SVO) and the company is actively collecting feedback from fighters, the developers said.

"We are listening to everyone and are ready to make changes in the next versions," Obi-Wan said.

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Sharp-sighted "Sparrow": production of a drone with the "flying binoculars" function has begun