LONDON — U.S.-based sensor specialist Teledyne Flir has unveiled a drone-in-a-box setup for launching and recovering fast-flying drones from moving ground or maritime platforms, catering to evolving battlefield demands seen in conflicts like Ukraine.

Dubbed the SkyCarrier, the platform is designed to unleash unmanned aerial systems from boats or pick-up trucks – with optional tethering, a concept gaining traction following its widespread use in Ukraine.

It is capable of autonomously deploying and retrieving the company’s SkyRaider R80D and SkyRanger R70 drones while moving at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

“We specifically designed this system for moving operations on land or at sea – most of our customers do not have the luxury to come to a standstill to launch or recover drones, so the quic

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