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During the special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, both sides of the conflict actively use drones, the most common of which are civilian UAVs. They are massively used as reconnaissance vehicles or converted into attack drones carrying weapons up to mines.
They decided to use this experience in the Chinese army.
- noted in the Janes edition.
A video broadcast by CCTV shows how the 83rd Group of the PLA Ground Forces uses a converted commercial vertical take-off and landing quadcopter during exercises to supply ammunition to soldiers in simulated combat conditions.
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As reported in the publication, this type of UAV is available for purchase in Chinese online stores. Spraying of agricultural lands is indicated as its purpose. During the military adaptation for combat needs, an improvised ammunition compartment, probably made of carbon fiber, was installed under the central module of the drone. The doors in the lower part of the compartment open to drop weapons of destruction on deployed troops.
