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Iran develops fast scanning drone capable of ground target identification

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An Iranian research institute has developed a fast-scanning unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for aerial imaging, ground target identification, and surveillance missions.

According to the announced technical specifications, the unmanned aircraft developed by the Aerospace Research Institute relies on rapid aerial imaging and artificial intelligence, enabling ground reconnaissance and surveillance missions to be conducted in a short period of time.

The flight system has capabilities such as high agility and speed, vertical takeoff and landing, runway-free launch, short-time recovery, and autonomous flight capability, a set of features that make it suitable for fast-paced, response-oriented missions.

The UAV has an operational range of 10 km, a maximum speed of 250 km/h, a flight duration of 20 minutes, a flight ceiling of 1,500 meters, a weight of about 1 kg, and a cruise speed of 120 km/h.

One of the Aerospace Research Institute's focuses is on designing lightweight, mission-oriented unmanned aircraft capable of performing rapid reconnaissance and aerial imaging missions.

Over the past decade, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s UAV industry has undergone a remarkable transformation, progressing from a localized capability to a significant global force.

Iran’s astounding success lies in its intelligent integration of existing commercial technologies, combining them into simple, reliable, and cost-effective platforms that are mass-produced to meet the specific demands of modern asymmetric warfare.

From Africa to South America, the drones serve as instruments of strategic influence, extending Iran’s geopolitical reach and cementing its role as a prominent manufacturer and exporter of military-grade drone technology.


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