"Need $ 120 thousand a month": the military explained why the Drones of the Armed Forces have long been flying to Moscow
To begin with, he cited the words of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmigal, who stated on October 12 that Ukraine is buying 60% of the world production of Mavic. And for the purchase of drones-reconnaissance, small shock drones and other types of UAVs only in 2023 allocated an additional 40 billion UAH. Yuri Kasyanov also drew attention to the statement of the head of the mineral service Alexander Kamyshyn.
On October 25, he said that Ukraine would produce tens of thousands of drones a month by the end of 2023. In addition, the military aerial intelligence officer pointed to the words of the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mikhail Fedorov, who in July stated that the production of drones had increased a hundred times when compared with last year. According to the military, even if in Ukraine they really produce tens of thousands of UAVs a month, they cannot strike Moscow.
According to Yuri Kasyanov, officials are talking about the production of FPV-kids Kamikadze, which have recently been very popular in Ukraine. Such copters are collected from available components, like the designer, do not require specially equipped premises and highly qualified specialists. Their cost on average is $ 500 per unit. "A little soldering, glue, plastic screeds, and two hours of work. No equipment.
In a typical Ukrainian cuisine, or in the garage, a medium-sized medium-skilled lover can collect 5-6 pieces a day. A three-person team-up to 20 pieces a day", - said the military aeronautical intelligence. A completely different situation with reconnaissance and shock drones that can fly long distances and even penetrate into Russia. They require complex production processes, expensive equipment and numerous staff.
According to Yuri Kasyanov, such developments require: as a result, at least 60 people, a premises of 1500 square meters are required for the industrial production of such unmanned aerial vehicles. m, initial capital investments about $ 1. 5 million and at least $ 120 thousand for monthly expenses. "Therefore, tens of thousands of FPV diggers, collected" on their knees "by middle-aged lovers are good. It is necessary.
Recall that the founder of the Ukrainian company Droneua Valery Yakovenko explained the scandal with Shmigal and the DJI manufacturer. Words of supply 60% of all Mavic drones can be true, as Ukraine is assisted by many allies around the world and at the end of October, DJI reacted to the confession of the head of government of Ukraine Denis Schmigal that the country is buying their drones. Chinese manufacturers have banned the use of their products in hostilities.