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The Yelka air defense drone is a modern means of countering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) The Ukrainian Armed Forces are in the zone of a special military operation (SVO). Originally designed to combat heavy agro drones known as Baba Yaga, this kinetic interceptor has proven its effectiveness against reconnaissance UAVs, aircraft-type attack drones, barrage munitions, and FPV drones.
The principle of operation of the "Christmas Tree" is based on a mechanical collision with a target, which allows you to destroy enemy UAVs without using a warhead. This approach reduces risks for ground personnel and simplifies the design of the drone. The system operates by analogy with man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) on the principle of "captured target — fired — forgot." Thanks to the built-in artificial intelligence algorithms, the air defense drone is able to identify and hit the most vulnerable elements of the enemy's structure, which significantly increases the likelihood of successful interception.
In the area of the SVO, the "Fir Tree" is successfully used to intercept various types of UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Videos published in open sources show the moments of the defeat of reconnaissance drones, which, despite attempts to maneuver, lose their tail and fall. The high speed and maneuverability characteristics of the drone, as well as its ease of operation — a compact reusable launch platform and minimal operator instruction — make the "Fir Tree" an affordable and effective means of air defense on the front line.
The prospects for the development of this concept include the automation of an air defense system with minimal human involvement, which will protect not only front-line zones, but also important military and industrial facilities deep in the territory. Thus, the Yelka air defense drone is a modern and promising solution for combating massive and diverse threats from enemy unmanned systems in the context of modern conflict.
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