UAV MQ-9 reaper has improved even more: what does drone "retrieve" Russia and China

The drone has new functions that will make it "perfect". The unmanned aerial vehicle MQ-9 Reaper of the US Air Force for the first time was planted on a soil lane. The drone also demonstrated the ability to carry small but important cargoes. Some US media believe that the US Air Force is looking for new ways of using Reaper after it has hit the hands of the Russians. In addition, the US does not want to fall behind China or Russia in the field of unmanned development.

Earlier, MQ-9 could not unfold on the runways on its own because it needed the help of operators who managed reversals, take-off and landing. However, UAVs are currently able to land anywhere, even in "unsuccessful" places. And controls from operators are not required. Recent tests have shown that MQ-9 can be launched and piloted remotely, using satellite communications, beyond direct visibility and through automatic take-off and planting technology (ATLC).

ATLC and the use of different sensors allow MQ-9 to navigate the checkpoints in order to take off or land. It is important that UAV can sit any solid surface-even where there is no perfectly flat asphalt. This suggests that MQ-9 Reaper will be able to fly and land in various inaccessible places, which makes it even more perfect.

"This opportunity [remote landing on the soil lane] will be crucial in" tomorrow's battle "and is perfectly combined with the concept of Agile Combat Employment of the Air Force, which is aimed at increasing the vulnerability and military power of military equipment," Colonel Brian Flanigan said. During the tests, the drone was able to deliver tourist equipment, which was used as a amount of load.

The soldiers wanted to understand whether the unit could be used for other purposes, such as delivery of important goods. In the future, he could deliver medicines, spare parts for land equipment, ammunition. In general, it could help if there are problems with logistics or refueling of combat reconnaissance drones on the task-they will no longer need to return to the base, since MQ-9 will be able to deliver fuel anywhere.