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Inside a Captured Russian Drone: See What’s Found Inside (Video)


A few days ago, CNN published a video narration showing how Ukrainian experts disassembled a captured Russian drone.

This is the Orlan-10, a Russian drone that is virtually identical (or possibly identical) to the one shown in the video.

This is the Orlan-10, a Russian drone that is virtually identical (or possibly identical) to the one shown in the video. Image credit: Vitaly V. Kuzmin via WikimediaCC-BY-SA-4.0

In recent years, and especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, drones have become a extremely important factor on all battlefields. These drones are being used on both sides.

Watch the video below to see how this exceptional specimen is packaged using state-of-the-art technology made in the US, France and Japan, including a powerful optical camera, thermal imaging subsystem and mobile phone. These components are still present in these drones even under heavy sanctions against Russia for the import of any high-tech products required to manufacture the aircraft systems. Similar drones: