On April 15, 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry confirmed the anticipated reinforcement of their aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the arrival of significant Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) this summer, comprising 450 SkyRanger R70 drones, delivered by Canada.
Developed by the American company Teledyne FLIR, these UAVs are capable of vertical takeoff and landing, fulfilling both reconnaissance and logistical tasks. The SkyRanger R70 is notable for its autonomous navigation system, which operates independently of satellite signals. It features an onboard computer system that can detect targets up to 5 kilometers away and can track up to ten moving objects simultaneously.
Ukraine; Canada to donate 450 SkyRanger drones to the army