The new Russian heavy-duty FPV drone "Provod" has begun to be delivered to the military in large numbers, and it's already being used. Feedback from service members has already been received. "Provod" drones are manufactured in Tula, the same company that developed the "Ovod" FPV drones, which we've covered several times. The "Provod," also known as the "Ovod-Pro," is controlled via fiber optic cable, hence the name "Provod." The drone uses unique software for signal transmission, requiring signal processing through a media converter. Currently, the "Provod" FPV drone has a range of up to 30 km, while carrying a large payload of up to 4.5 kg. By comparison, a typical FPV drone flying at this range carries a payload of 1.5 kg. "Provod" FPV drones are already in stock at Russian army depots and units; pricing has not been announced.
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The Russian Armed Forces will receive new Skorlupa naval drones. The first launch tests of the Russian fiber-optic FPV drone "Prince Vandal Novgorodsky" from the Skorlupa naval drone were successfully completed in the Black Sea. Both drones are manufactured by the Ushkuynik Research and Production Center. According to Alexey Chadayev, Director of the Ushkuynik Center, there will be three types of unmanned boats: the Skorlupa naval attack drone, the logistics naval drone, and the controlled target drone. Testing of the first prototypes is currently underway. Low-cost housings for the naval drones have already been established, allowing for their production in large quantities. The drones will be controlled via multiple channels, including fiber optic cable. The goal of the project is low-cost mass production.