MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 17th February, 2019) Russia's Research Institute of Precision Machine Building (TsNIITochMash), which is a part of the Rostec state corporation, started development of a micro drone for the Ratnik infantry gear, the Rostec's press service told Sputnik on Sunday.
"This is a modern 'smart' system of aerial intelligence on the basis of an ultralight unmanned aerial vehicle. It will become a part of the third-generation Ratnik infantry gear," Industrial Director of the Rostec's Armament Cluster Sergey Abramov said.
He pointed out that the unique technologies would allow the micro drone to operate even while facing counteraction of electronic warfare systems.
The drone, which will have a weight of about 1.5 kilograms (some 3.3 Pounds), will be able to operate under any weather conditions.
Ratnik is an infantry combat system, developed as a "future soldier" concept. It includes dozens of pieces of equipment, comprising firearms, body armor, optical, communication and navigation devices, as well as life support and power supply systems.
