Silent savior: Police present Vampire drone’s role in delivering essential supplies to front
Photo: Police show how the Vampire drone delivers ammunition, food, and water to the front line (t.me/Khyzhak_brigade)
Ukrainian soldiers have demonstrated the use of the Vampire drone, which helps deliver supplies to them on the front line, according to the Telegram channel of the consolidated Predator brigade under the Patrol Police Department.
"The photo shows the crew operating the heavy Vampire drone, which the occupiers refer to as 'Baba Yaga (a figure from Slavic folklore, known as a supernatural being, often depicted as an old woman who lives in a house that stands on chicken legs - ed.).' This very crew carries out one of the most important, albeit invisible, missions: delivering ammunition, medical supplies, and food to frontline positions," the caption reads.
It is known that the drone helps deliver essentials to the front, including water for the unit, three days’ worth of rations, and extra ammunition for defense.
In addition, the Vampire can be used for remote mine-laying, planting "surprises" in areas unreachable by any sapper.
What is known about the Vampire drone
Vampire is a Ukrainian-made drone, with some of its components produced using 3D printing, which helps reduce manufacturing costs. It is a large hexacopter capable of lifting a payload of up to 15 kg to an altitude of 400 meters.
The drone can drop thermobaric, shaped-charge, and high-explosive fragmentation munitions.
Specifications:
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Flight range: 10 km
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Communication range: 6 km
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Flight altitude: 400 m
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Speed: up to 40 km/h with a full payload, 80 km/h without
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Flight time: 37 minutes without payload, 23 minutes with 10 kg payload
Russian army losses over the past day amounted to 950 soldiers. Ukrainian forces also destroyed one tank, six armored fighting vehicles, 58 artillery systems, and other enemy equipment.
