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The Ukrainian startup AeroBavovna has shown a new system for defeating enemy drones, which is claimed to be able to become the optimal solution for combating "Geraniums", which are one of the main threats to the rear infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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It consists of a tethered balloon filled with gas and FPV interceptors, for which it acts as a carrier platform. The IR camera placed on it is responsible for detecting enemy drones. After their identification, the FPV interceptors are dropped down, accelerate and hit the target.
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- says the developer.
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Placing any sensor system at a high altitude helps to provide a better view towards the horizon and increased coverage of the territory. This advantage applies to both the interception and retransmission of signals and the operation of electronic warfare systems.
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The idea of using balloons, balloons and other lightweight platforms of this type to shoot drones and small-sized ammunition is far from new. For example, relevant research was conducted in the United States and China, which studied the possibility of launching a swarm of drones.
