15 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones from Star Wars legend and UNITED24 ambassador Mark Hamill have arrived in Ukraine. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov, UNN reports.
15 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones from Star Wars legend and UNITED24 ambassador Mark Hamill are already in Ukraine! ... Thanks to them, Ukrainian defenders will be able to reconnoiter enemy positions without endangering themselves. ... We thank Mark for his constant support of Ukraine and its defenders. The light will prevail.
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Fedorov said that the fundraiser for these drones was held a year ago, raising $1,517,205 for 15 modern and efficient drones. It was one of the largest fundraisers by Mark Hamill and UNITED24.
The Minister noted that the new drones are Danish-made. He emphasized that these drones are among the best in their class.
The reliable RQ-35 Heidrun radio system is able to withstand Russian electronic warfare.
The flight range is 25 kilometers.