French tech startup Harmattan AI has introduced “Gobi,” a new “high-speed drone” built to intercept enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) within a minute from launch.
The drone weighs less than two kilograms (4.4 pounds), made possible by ditching the traditional warhead. According to the company’s website, this design choice makes it “lightweight” and “ultra cost-effective.”
Gobi can reach speeds up to 250 kilometers (155 miles) per hour and boasts a five-kilometer (3.1-mile) operating radius. It can also engage hostile drones weighing up to 600 kilograms (1,322 pounds).
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