New ZEUS and HADES drones codified for the Ukrainian Defence Forces
Ukrainian-made ZEUS and HADES drones have been approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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According to the Main Directorate for Support of the Life Cycle of Weapons and Military Equipment, these FPV (First Person View) drones have manoeuvrable frames of various sizes, customised engines and an advanced control system. They are capable of pursuing and engaging enemy vehicles moving at high speeds, as well as destroying enemy field fortifications, armoured vehicles and manpower.
The Ministry of Defence noted that the ZEUS and HADES drones are highly resistant to enemy electronic warfare.
FPV drones allow the operator to control the drone in real time using special goggles, receiving video from the front camera of the UAV. In the military, FPV drones are used as kamikazes with live ammunition or to drop ammunition, after which they can return.
Source: MOD
