Ukraine: How a kamikaze drone partially operated by AI is attacking Russian convoys
Ukraine: How a kamikaze drone partially operated by AI is attacking Russian convoys
Publish Date: 2026-06-01 07:18:00
Source Domain: www.france24.com
- The “Martian-2” or Hornet drone, developed by US-based Perennial Autonomy, is a mid-range kamikaze drone utilized by the Ukrainian Army to disrupt Russian logistics.
- The drone is equipped with artificial intelligence, making it less vulnerable to Russian signal jamming and enabling it to identify and strike targets autonomously.
- The drone can travel over 100 kilometers, costing $6,000 USD, with a 2-meter wingspan and capable of carrying a 4.5kg payload.
- The Hornet drone can strike targets at a speed of 200 km/h, using a silent electric propeller motor for stealthy flight.
- The effectiveness of the Hornet has been demonstrated through operations by elite Ukrainian units like the Azov and Khartia brigades, significantly disrupting Russian logistics.
