ukroboronprom.com.ua
State-run Ukrainian SpetsTechnoExport, which is part of Ukraine's state-owned defense giant Ukroboronprom, has showcased its new ANSER drone at the 13th international specialized exhibition "Arms and Security 2016," held in Kyiv, according to Ukroboronprom's press service.
This unmanned aerial vehicle is distinguished by the ability to fly for six to twelve hours. The UAV is also able to carry load of up to 5 kg and use fully encrypted digital data transmission channels, the press service said. The weight of the aerial vehicle is 23 kg.
As noted, the UAV takes off from a catapult and lands using a parachute, so it does not need fixed runways and platforms.
Ukroboronprom notes the ANSER drone can be effectively used to monitor large areas, coastlines, positions and movements in the enemy's rear area. A 32x optical zoom is used for aerial surveillance.
The UAV is being tested in its various modifications, including with a combat payload. The aerial complex has been developed by private enterprise Spaitech.