Footage currently available shows the drone has an internal combustion engine, experts say.
“It was equipped with propellers and landing gear, suggesting it was launched from the runway,” Wright said.
“Drones similar to the ‘Beaver’ typically operate at an altitude of about 18,000 feet,” Parakala said, citing Jane’s research.
What’s less clear is how well the “Beaver” drone handles navigation distractions – something Shahed excels at.
“The unmanned aerial vehicles developed in Iran use a form of navigation that makes jamming or spoofing less effective,” Bronk said.
