The first batch of 2,000 Gepard suicide unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), equipped with electronic warfare technology and "locked" take-off systems, has been delivered to the combat zone with Ukraine, according to information provided by the Russian People's Front to TASS news agency on May 15.
"Our drone has improved safety function (UAV control when out of contact) to be able to fly over areas with thick electronic warfare systems of the enemy. Drones will follow the latest instructions from the controller until they exit the jamming system," said Andrey, representative of UAV manufacturer Gepard.
Mr. Andrey added: "Gepard is also capable of taking off "the mist" to counter the opponent's electronic reconnaissance and ensure the safety of the crew at the launch site because there are more and more cases where the opponent detects the launch site of our teams and attacks with cluster shells and accurate bullets."
To date, more than 2,000 Gepard suicide UAVs have been handed over to the Russian military and it is expected that 2,000 to 2,500 other UAVs will be delivered this year, a representative of the Gepard UAV manufacturer revealed.
Gepard's "deadly" take-off system allows the entire video signal to be turned off during take-off, only retaining data from sensors and measuring devices to prevent the risk of external intervention.
According to the manufacturer, Gepard UAVs successfully attacked a large energy infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine as well as successfully attacked many armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles of NATO as well as other weapons.
The Russian People's Front said that some veterans who have fought in Ukraine are directly involved in the production of the Gepard suicide UAV.
