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Ukrainian intel receives PD-2 UAV with operating range of up to 180km from volunteers

This drone has a daytime camera with a 30x zoom and thermal imaging optics with a 5x zoom. 

Ukrainian intel receives PD-2 UAV with operating range of up to 180km from volunteers
Photo: DIU

The Special Forces of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine received a PD-2 UAV from the "Come Back Alive" Foundation for Competent Assistance to the Army. This was reported by the DIU press service.

It is noted that this is a reliable and effective tool for tactical intelligence:

  • working radius up to 180 km;
  • daytime camera with 30x zoom;
  • thermal imaging optics with 5x zoom.

PD-2 is capable of real-time target tracking from a distance of 5,000 metres. The system consists of two UAVs, a mobile control centre and a ground station.

The cost of the system, including additional equipment, was 29,921,679 hryvnyas. This is the second PD-2 UAV purchased and delivered by volunteers from the Come Back Alive Foundation.

Along with the system, the operators received a four-wheel drive minibus with a built-in drone control centre from the foundation's volunteers. 

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