According to Mizokami, a patent for a “drone with a shotgun” was awarded to “one of the largest Russian contractors”. A YouTube video demonstrates the ability of an aircraft to destroy aerial targets.

The specialist notes that the device can be in the air for up to 40 minutes, and it is controlled by the operator through video communication and aiming system.

In addition, as the author emphasizes, the aircraft does not require a long runway due to its ability to land on the tail.

“An impressive feature is how a small drone copes with the impact of a shot,” he wrote.

Earlier, Business Insider experts talked about the "most powerful" weapons of NATO countries that the alliance could use during a hypothetical conflict with Russia.