The Israeli army has started using unique Spike FireFly drones (video)
One of the aircraft was captured on video. According to The War Zone, the video was filmed in Jenin.
The Spike FireFly drone was originally designed for use in dense urban areas. It is equipped with an optoelectronic guidance system. The weight of the warhead of the barrage munition is 350 g.
One of the main features of urban combat is the proximity of non-combatants. It restrains the actions of the attacker. Drones like Spike FireFly can solve this problem. They can be used to deliver pinpoint attacks on the defending side that is in cover.
FireFly is part of the Spike family of barrage munitions. It was developed by Rafael engineers. The drone is capable of taking off vertically. It can be used as a grenade.
The declared autonomy of the UAV in reconnaissance mode is 30 minutes. It can move away from the operator by 1 km. In the air, the barrage munition travels at a speed of 70 km/h.
