Quantum Systems has already started production of the first prototypes of the drones Twister to hand them over to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian portal Militarnyithe announcement was made by Alexander BerezhnyCEO of Quantum Systems in Ukraine. “The active phase of combat deployment of the Twister will begin in the near future,” he confirmed to the media.
Il Twister it was designed for missions requiring a compact tactical reconnaissance drone. Its small size and weight of just 3.8 kg mean that it does not require catapults or other launch systems thanks to its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.
According to the developers, the drone’s autonomy is up to 15 kilometers, within which it can operate for up to 90 minutes. The deployment time to be combat ready is just 2 minutes.
In its basic version, the Twister It is equipped with an optical module Nighthawk2 with daytime and thermal imaging channels. If necessary, the module can be replaced in the field without requiring significant changes to the structure of the UAV.
Another option is the ability to retransmit signals to extend the range of other drones Quantum Systemsincluding drones Vectorwidely used by the Ukrainian military.
The company is also ready to increase production to meet the needs of Ukrainian customers. However, it is important to note that the drone Twister it has not yet been tested by the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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