Russia’s state corporation Rostec has begun testing a new 3D-printed reconnaissance drone developed by its subsidiary Azimut.
According to Azimut company, the drone, currently undergoing field trials, features a tube-shaped airframe with a robotic front section. The company highlighted that the use of additive manufacturing allows for faster and more cost-effective production.
“The new platform costs less than similar models with comparable performance,” an Azimut representative said. “This is achieved by using a single engine for both vertical and horizontal flight modes. Additive technologies also help reduce the overall production cost. The primary application of the drone will be in monitoring and reconnaissance.”
In addition to surveillance missions, the drone can be configured for medical logistics tasks such as transporting biomaterials, medicines, and vaccines without requiring separate cargo modules.
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