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The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation use "toy" drones X8 Skywalker: stuffing with shells weighing up to 2 kg (photo)

The drones are sold on AliExpress for $ 179 and are intended for entertainment, but the occupiers turned them into dangerous weapons. The Russian Unit "crazy dogs" is used for drones that can be bought on AliExpress - X8 Skywalker. The M2FPV. info telegram reports that the occupiers are supplemented with UAV with a weighing load of up to 2 kg. Photos of the X8 Skywalker drone, as well as a video of his attack on the target, were posted on the M2FPV. info channel.

It is clear from the roller that UAV is used as "Kamikadze". The video was posted on the network of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation from Siberia "crazy dogs". This is a first person's view, that is, the viewer sees what saw a drone camera that attacked a goal that resembles a small building. M2FPV. info reports that the drone was filled with 2 kilograms of reference, which should be understood as shells. But what exactly this tool was reported.

The focus was able to find such UAVs on AliExpress. They are sold there under the name Skywalker Black X-8 FPV EPO and with "Funny" and "Toy". The price starts from 16 647 Russian rubles, which is equivalent to $ 179. For the most expensive model, the seller asks 40 380 rubles ($ 436). Judging by the description, the drone must be collected by yourself. The supply includes: engine, glider, servos and more. The wingspan is 2122 mm, the weight is 3500 g.

Its body is made of strong EPO foam and small plastic amplifying parts. "Full Sonicmodell Skywalker X8 2122 Flying Wing Drone FPV contains everything you need to create a wonderful drone. It has been designed for use in FPV/UAV app. There is a camera mounting in the nasal Pro ", - said in the description of the product on the website Robotshop. Earlier, we wrote that in Russia are preparing to run drones from aircraft. Engineers patented new technology.