Russian Company Develops AI-Powered Combat Drone Capable of Autonomous Target Engagement

A Russian soldier prepares an FPV aerial drone armed with a rocket-propelled grenade for a strike against Ukrainian positions.  (Picture source Russian MoD)

The Ovod FPV (First Person View) drone incorporates the "Ploshchad" onboard homing system, which utilizes a combination of algorithmic tracking through technical vision and a neural network-based system. This innovative approach enables the drone to identify and destroy targets independently, even in the absence of direct communication with its operator.

Andrey Ivanov, the creator of the Ovod system, highlighted the significant advantage this technology brings to combat scenarios. "The effectiveness of the Ovod drone is particularly notable when the drone operates beyond the range of radio visibility, such as behind forests, hills, or buildings, where traditional communication links would fail," explained Ivanov. "Once the drone locks onto a target, it can continue to track and engage effectively, regardless of any disruption in the communication link."

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