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Russia has developed a first-person view (FPV) drone dubbed Khrust (Crunch) for reconnaissance in radioactive or chemically-polluted areas, the project's developer, the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions said.
"We have many projects of this civilian kind. One of them is 'Khrust,' which is designed for operating in areas with radioactive or chemical contamination. A special sensor for radiation or gas ... is mounted on the drone. The operator conducts aerial surveys, including over buildings, while receiving real-time readings from the sensor, and understands where the contamination is worse," the company's CEO, Dmitry Kuzyakin, said.
The model has drawn much interest, but no contracts have been signed yet, he said.
FPV drones have a dramatic impact on the battlefield, Kuzyakin said, adding that he doubted they would replace tanks and other conventional weapons in the long run.
On Monday (1 April), Russia officially launched a pilot project to create a program for continuous specialist training in developing, producing and piloting drones weighing up to 30 kilograms (66 pounds).
The Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions is engaged in a full range of FPV combat applications: from operator training to drone production.
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