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The Ukrainian defence tech company General Cherry<\/a> has released an updated version of its first interceptor drone, Air \u2014 the General Cherry Air Pro. The UAV has already been codified and approved for use by Ukraine\u2019s Security and Defence Forces. As of 3 December, the model is available on the Brave1<\/a> Market and DOT-Chain Defence<\/a> platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Air Pro interceptor can reach speeds of over 200 km\/h. It is designed to neutralise enemy reconnaissance and strike UAVs. Among Air Pro\u2019s potential targets are hostile drones such as Mavic\/Autel, Privet-82, Molniya, ZALA, Supercam, Orlan, Lancet, Geran, and their variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key specifications:
\u2022 Speed: 200+ km\/h
\u2022 Flight time: up to 35 minutes
\u2022 Daytime target identification: up to 1,500 m
\u2022 Payload: up to 0.8 kg
\u2022 Maximum altitude: 6.8 km
\u2022 Stable communication link at maximum altitudes and distances<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unit price: 47,900 UAH. According to the manufacturer, in a controlled sector the AIR Pro reduces enemy UAV activity by more than 80%. General Chereshnya says the Air Pro model has already demonstrated its effectiveness on critical frontline axes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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