Volunteers buy futuristic Latvian drones for Ukrainian Army
Based on Kyiv Come Back Alive The organization announced Friday that it has signed a contract with Latvian UAS drone system designer and manufacturer Atlas for 300 drones of the future.
“Come Back Alive continues to enrich the Ukrainian military with drones. This time we bought 100 atlas [AtlasPro] complex from the Latvian company of the same name. One hundred complexes include 300 drones, as well as tablets and transponders for them,” the foundation said in a statement. Press Release.
The first AtlasPRO drones have already entered service with Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces and are taking part in battles against Russian invaders.
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As noted by the company, an AtlasPro during operation was hit by a Russian sniper’s bullet. But the drone survived and returned home safely.
The company says AltasPRO is a lightweight tri-copter unmanned system. Its compact design makes it packable and designed for use in most weather conditions. Its communications are enhanced and encrypted, and enable nearly 10 miles of BVLOS missions. With 32 minutes of battery life and three minutes of setup time, the AtlasPRO is the right airframe for most missions.