The Pterodactyl UAV overseas is extraordinary, and China is not complacent and has been improving it

Mondo Military Updated on 2024-01-30

In the development of China's UAVs in recent years, the Pterodactyl series UAVs have been well received and have become the fist products of China's exports. Whether it is the Middle East, South Asia, Central Asia, Africa and other places, Chinese drones can be seen. Among them, the most popular is the Pterodactyl-2 UAV, which has high speed and powerful equipment capabilities, and has shown excellent combat effectiveness in many actual combat.

The Pterodactyl-2 UAV has a maximum flight speed of up to 370 kilometers per hour, has 6 hardpoints, and can carry about 480 kg of ** equipment. During a fight against terrorism in Nigeria, the Pterodactyl-2 UAV took full advantage of its operational superiority, eliminating more than 100 militants by quickly locating enemy positions and using laser-guided bombs. In the counterinsurgency operation in Ethiopia, the coordinated combat capability of the Pterodactyl-2 UAV helped the ** army achieve major results in only 4 days. What's more, although the actual combat capabilities of the Pterodactyl-2 UAV are comparable to those of the American MQ-9 Reaper UAV, its ** is only one-fifth of that of the Reaper UAV.

In addition to the Pterodactyl-2 UAV, the new product of the Pterodactyl series, the Pterodactyl-1E, has also attracted widespread attention. The Pterodactyl-1E UAV has a long endurance and long-range flight capability, with a maximum endurance of 45 hours and a maximum range of 7000 km. Even at a high-altitude airport at an altitude of 4,000 meters, the Pterodactyl-1E UAV can take off and land smoothly with a full load. The number of hardpoints of the drone is 5, which can be attached to various types of missiles and bombs. The comprehensive capabilities of the Pterodactyl-1E UAV are comparable to those of the American Gray Eagle UAV, which indicates that the gap between China and the United States in the field of UAVs is gradually narrowing.

China's development of drones has not stopped there, and in recent years, more attention has been paid to the combination of pterodactyl drones and artificial intelligence. In the future, the Pterodactyl UAV will develop in the direction of high-end intelligence and achieve fully autonomous control. Through the application of artificial intelligence, drones will be able to perceive the battlefield situation more sensitively and make intelligent decisions. After the combination of UAV and artificial intelligence, the cooperative combat capability has also been improved, and the hierarchical distribution of links including reconnaissance, identification, tracking, strike, and evaluation has been realized. This direction of development will completely change the traditional mode of operation and promote the formation of a new air combat system.

In addition to the military field, Chinese drones also have a wide range of applications in the civilian field. The Pterodactyl series UAVs have shown excellent performance in emergency rescue, meteorology and other fields. In the relief operation of the heavy rainstorm in Henan Province, the Pterodactyl series UAVs provided important technical support for the rescue operation by taking real-time pictures of the situation in the disaster area and building communication channels. The Pterodactyl series UAVs also have the capabilities of typhoon detection and meteorological observation to provide technical support for accurate weather forecasting.

In the future, China will further promote the combination of drones and new technologies such as artificial intelligence, and expand the application of drones in scientific research, surveying and mapping, logistics and other fields. With the improvement of intelligence, drones will provide users in various fields with more accurate and powerful data services. Whether in the military or civilian field, Chinese drones will continue to play an important role, bringing more surprises and development opportunities.

To sum up, China's Pterodactyl UAV has not only performed well overseas, but has also made great progress in improving combat power and developing intelligence. The combination of drones and artificial intelligence will further promote the development of drone technology and show broader application prospects in the military and civilian fields. The development of UAVs in China will make an important contribution to the development of the country.

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