DronesVision

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DronesVision
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Founded2015 [1]
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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".
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