How Russian Geran Drones Use Rear Cameras Against Interceptors
Business Insider reports Russian Geran drones now use rear cameras and thermal sensors to spot Ukrainian interceptor UAVs, showing a new action–reaction cycle.
According to journalists from Business Insider, Russian «Geran» drones have been fitted with rear-view cameras, allowing operators to monitor Ukrainian interceptor drones approaching from behind.
In an interview with the outlet, Ukraine’s deputy defence minister for innovation, Lieutenant Colonel Yuriy Mironenko, said the Russian military is constantly testing new types of weapons, including modified versions of the «Geran» drone. He noted that some of these drones are already equipped with rear-facing cameras designed to spot Ukrainian interceptors and enable a response.
US Army Sergeant Riley Heiner was cited as saying that Russian UAVs have also been equipped with thermal imaging sensors, which give them the ability to detect hostile interceptor drones in advance.
Journalists view the use of interceptor drones and the subsequent upgrades to Russian UAVs as a clear example of a cycle of action and counteraction in Ukraine, where one side expands its capabilities and the other quickly looks for ways to offset them.