Drones and Anti-Drone Technologies Take Center Stage

The 10th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo, which commenced in Beijing on Thursday, attracted more than 500 exhibitors demonstrating cutting-edge advancements in military technology, especially focusing on drones and anti-drone solutions. Attendees had the opportunity to view a diverse array of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including traditional multi-rotor, fixed-wing, and first-person view (FPV) drones, alongside novel designs.

rotors and motor, the battery, and the payload carrier, allowing an infantry soldier to transport multiple units at once. The drone's foldable wings allow for clustered launches.

Another fascinating class of UAVs showcased were unmanned ornithopters, designed to flap their wings like birds, making them hard to distinguish from real birds. These birds-a-like drones are capable of self-navigation and mission planning for tasks ranging from reconnaissance to attacks. The lightest in the series, a magpie-like drone, weighs a mere 90 grams, can be hand-launched, and flies for several minutes while capturing real-time footage via a tiny integrated camera. Additionally, larger drones modeled on seagulls offer greater payload capacities and extended flight times for improved surveillance and stability.

The expo also displayed several anti-drone technologies, including the K-25, a lightweight remote-controlled weapon station. This versatile system can be mounted on vehicles or stationary platforms and is armed with a standard auto rifle for precision targeting of aerial and ground threats. Demonstrations revealed that the K-25 is equipped with an intelligent fire control system, capable of automatically identifying and tracking targets, enhancing operational effectiveness while minimizing risk to personnel. This cost-effective weapon system allows military units to swiftly establish defenses against drones without exposing ground troops to danger. Furthermore, it can be integrated into a coordinated network to form a comprehensive anti-drone defense grid.