DronesVision

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Products combat drones and anti-drone systems

DronesVision is a Taiwanese arms manufacturer, specializing in militarized unmanned aerial vehicles and anti-UAV technologies.

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History

The company was established in 2010. In 2014, they launched their first product, the SKYNET anti-drone electronic warfare system. In 2018, they launched the AR-1, a drone capable of carrying and using AR-style rifles. In 2022, they launched the Revolver 860, a drone capable of delivering 8 60mm mortar rounds. [3]

Customers

Taiwan

DronesVision has supplied anti-drone systems to the Taiwanese military. [4]

Ukraine

In 2022, Revolver 860 drones sold to Poland were transferred to Ukraine for use during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [2] [5]

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References

  1. Lin, Sean; Chih-yi, Pan (26 August 2022). "Taiwan manufacturer mum on Ukraine drone donation report". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  2. 1 2 Everington, Keoni (18 August 2022). "Taiwan's Revolver 860 combat drones being used by Ukrainians on battlefield". taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  3. "DronesVision company history".
  4. Smith, Nicola (17 September 2022). "China's 'soaring dragon' drone used for first time to harass Taiwan". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
  5. "Taiwan Sends Ukraine Over 800 Bomber Drones". kyivpost.com. Kyiv Post. Retrieved 29 September 2022.