Russia's Altius-U Drone To Feature Satellite Compatibility - Defense Industry Source

Daniyal Sohail Published January 20, 2020 | 12:53 PM

Russia's new Altius-U long-duration unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been equipped with a satellite communication channel in order to increase its range, an informed source in the Russian military-industrial complex told Sputnik

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th January, 2020) Russia's new Altius-U long-duration unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been equipped with a satellite communication channel in order to increase its range, an informed source in the Russian military-industrial complex told Sputnik.

"The UZGA [Ural Works of Civil Aviation plant] has completed the testing and development of an experimental long-duration Altius UAV, which includes the on-board function of transmitting control commands to the UAV and reconnaissance data from the UAV to the ground via a satellite communication channel," the source said.

The 7-tonne drone, capable of carrying up to two tonnes of payload made its maiden flight in August.