The new Russian drone RD-8 is controlled through Starlink's satellite: what is its danger

To spread: The Russian company KB "Valkyria" has introduced a new drone of the RD-8, which can be controlled through satellite Internet Starlink. Such drones are practically invulnerable to traditional remedies and can strike in the rear. The drone, observed at the recent exhibition, is a multi-purpose platform capable of performing the functions of a scout, repeater, or FPV carrier.

Its main feature is the management not only of the radio channel, but also through Starlink or mobile networks, writes militarnyi. com. Technology carries a serious threat. In Russia, Starlink does not work, but it is supported throughout Ukraine. In this way, the enemy is able to control drones in the deep rear, where traditional remedies are powerless. This makes it possible to carry out intelligence and strike objects that were previously considered unattainable. RD-8 has a wingspan of 3.

8 meters, a hybrid power plant and can carry two FPV-mroups with a fighting part of 3 kg each. Its range is up to 150 km, and the flight duration is up to 4. 5 hours. The typical speed is 80 km/h, the maximum is 200 km/h. The day camera supports a 30-time zoom, and at night the thermal imager is involved. The line also has a larger RD-12 model with a range of up to 800 km, a flight duration of up to 20 hours and a capacity twice (up to 60 kg versus 30 kg in RD-8).

Although the Starlink equipment is not sold in Russia, there is a black market that provides the needs of an enemy army. The terminals are purchased in Europe, registered for false persons (in particular, by rumors, with Ukrainian data) and imported into Russia underground. The lock is bypassed. Earlier, we reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation use new drones-Kamikadze BM-35. Russia continues to actively use new models of unmanned aerial vehicles in the war against Ukraine.