While Russian typically uses its drones coordinated with big guns to rapidly bring down massed artillery fire, the guided rounds have significant advantages. There have been 14 destroyed in the conflict so far. The Orlan-10 is a small vehicle with a wingspan of about ten feet, which can cruise for up to 18 hours at a leisurely 80 mph. The drone is modular, meaning that payloads can be swapped out to accommodate new devices.īendett notes that Orlan-10 are often used with Russian long-range artillery. The Orlan-10 entered service in 2010 carrying cameras and other sensors, in 2020 a new upgrade saw it fitted with a laser designator.
designator in 2020 Russian Ministry of Defence
The Orlan-10 has been in service with the Russian military since 2010, but only gained a laser.
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