Sep 06, 2023 06:00:00

Detailed explanation with images of the specifications and features of the 'cardboard drone' used by the Ukrainian military to destroy a Russian military aircraft

The news that the Ukrainian military used ``cardboard drones'' in attacks has become a hot topic, but many people may feel unreliable when they hear ``cardboard drones''. So, I tried to summarize what kind of aircraft the cardboard drone that the Ukrainian army is said to have used.

SYPAQ Supporting Ukrainian Armed Forces - SYPAQ
https://www.sypaq.com.au/news/sypaq-supporting-ukrainian-armed-forces/

On August 29, 2023, the Australian daily newspaper 'The Age' reported, 'The Ukrainian military used Australian cardboard drones to attack a Russian airfield approximately 170 km away (kamikaze drone attack), and a Russian military fighter jet 5 The aircraft was destroyed .' The report is believed to be true, as Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Miroshnichenko posted the article on X on the same day.

Cardboard drones from Australia used in attack on Russian airfield.

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko said the Kursk airfield was a “legitimate target” for Ukraine's armed forces.

“Russia uses that airport to launch military operations and send missiles…
— Vasyl Myroshnychenko (@AmbVasyl) August 29, 2023

The Ukrainian military reportedly used drones developed by Australian company SYPAQ . Tracing back to SYPAQ's press release, a release wasannounced on March 2, 2023 that the corrugated drone `` Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System (Corvo PPDS) '' has started to be supplied to the Ukrainian military. From this, it is believed that the cardboard drone used by the Ukrainian army is Corvo PPDS developed by SYPAQ.

Also, according to

a press release released by SYPAQ on March 28, 2023, SYPAQ delivers 100 Corvo PPDS to Ukraine every month. The release also includes a photo of Ambassador Milosnichenko signing the Corvo PPDS.

Corvo PPDS is a cardboard drone developed by SYPAQ in partnership with the Australian Army, and is a goods transporter intended to be introduced to points where goods can not be transported by conventional methods. Corvo PPDS is equipped with an automatic flight system that allows you to transport your luggage to its destination simply by packing it and specifying the destination. The features of Corvo PPDS are summarized in the PDF file below.

CORVO PPDS
(PDF file)

https://corvouas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/CORVO-PPDS-web-version-23082023-compressed.pdf

The Corvo PPDS has a wingspan of 2000mm and weighs 2400g when unloaded. It can carry up to 3000g of luggage and is said to be able to carry luggage up to 120km away at a speed of 60km/h. The wings are disposable, but the other parts can be used repeatedly. In addition, the SYPAQ press release states that 'We received feedback from Ukrainian users and adapted it for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.' It is likely that some customization has been done. In addition, SYPAQ does not disclose the detailed price only by stating that Corvo PPDS is 'low cost', but the major British media 'Daily Mail' reports that it is 2750 pounds (about 507,000 yen) per unit. Masu.

The following movie released by the Australian news media '7NEWS' shows the real thing of Corvo PPDS and how it actually flies.

Aussie company SYPAQ develops cardboard drones for defense of Ukraine | 7NEWS - YouTube

The actual Corvo PPDS looks like this.