Saudi Arabia unveils new sophisticated drone

7 years ago

Saudi drone Saqr 1 [SPA]

The King AbdulAziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has revealed a new programme to develop a sophisticated drone called Saqr 1 which has military capabilities.

KACST President, Prince Turki Bin Saud Bin Mohammed, said highly advanced techniques were used in this aircraft which is equipped with a KA-SAT satellite communication system that gives it the ability to fly for a range of more than 2,500 kilometres with the ability to carry missiles and guided bombs with laser systems and launch from different heights from 500 to 6,000 metres and a range of up to 10 kilometres with an accuracy of less than 1.5 metres.

The drone is capable of flying at an average altitude of 20,000 feet and has a flight time of 24 hours.