Russia Adapts Reconnaissance Drone as FPV Quadcopter Mothership

Russians turned a recon drone into an extended-range mothership for its FPV quadcopters

Russian troops use the Orlan-10 primarily as a reconnaissance drone, but it was recently seen carrying FPV quadcopters under its wings. Russian Defense Ministry / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images Russia was spotted using an Orlan-10 to transport FPV drones under its wings. It's previously used loitering munitions to carry drones, but is now using a reconnaissance system. The Orlan-10 has a range of about 74 miles, which could greatly extend the range of an FPV strike. A Russian medium-range...