Russian jet kamikaze drone with Raspberry Pi 4
9 hours ago
- #Export Controls
- #Drone Warfare
- #Military Technology
- Ukrainian military intelligence found a Raspberry Pi 4 in a Russian Geran-3 drone.
- The drone also contained components from European, US, Russian, and Chinese manufacturers.
- Export restrictions on chips for weapons seem ineffective as Russia sources alternatives.
- Russia is advancing drone technology, including AI-controlled systems like Nvidia Jetson Orin.
- The Geran-3 drone uses a Chinese jet engine, likely a replica of a Czech model.
- The drone is equipped with a thermobaric warhead and improved electronics, including a Russian-made satellite navigation system.
- Multiple GNSS units and a video radio system were installed for navigation and communication.
- The choice of Western chips over Chinese alternatives suggests easy access despite sanctions.
- Stopping chip deliveries to Russia via China is challenging due to mutual economic dependencies.
- Ukraine is developing its own long-range drones to target Russian defense factories.