Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone

[Connery]

"Iran's army unveiled a highly mobile propellant-powered reconnaissance drone on Saturday, according to local media.

The drone, named "Yasseer," can fly for eight hours with a range of 200 kilometres (124 miles) and reach an altitude of 4,500 meters (15,000 feet), the reports said.

It resembles the American ScanEagle, an unmanned short-range aerial surveillance vehicle that Iran claimed to have captured in late 2012. However, Iranian officials did not mention the US drone on Saturday.

Yasseer is capable of identifying targets with its very powerful camera, and reporting them back to the base, the chief of army ground forces General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan was quoted as saying at the unveiling ceremony."

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone | Fox News

124 miles is not very far and this is supposed to have replicated the US drone that was allegedly shot down.

 

[Ropey]

"Iran's army unveiled a highly mobile propellant-powered reconnaissance drone on Saturday, according to local media.

The drone, named "Yasseer," can fly for eight hours with a range of 200 kilometres (124 miles) and reach an altitude of 4,500 meters (15,000 feet), the reports said.

It resembles the American ScanEagle, an unmanned short-range aerial surveillance vehicle that Iran claimed to have captured in late 2012. However, Iranian officials did not mention the US drone on Saturday.

Yasseer is capable of identifying targets with its very powerful camera, and reporting them back to the base, the chief of army ground forces General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan was quoted as saying at the unveiling ceremony."

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone | Fox News

124 miles is not very far and this is supposed to have replicated the US drone that was allegedly shot down.

Now if we extrapolate these considerations to their nuclear arsenal and failed missile delivery attempts.

 

[Sallow]

This probably goes to show that Iran's military interests are purely defensive.

Big surprise..

 

[Connery]

This probably goes to show that Iran's military interests are purely defensive.

Big surprise..

It shows that they have developed a short range drone. Nothing more.

 

[Ropey]

This probably goes to show that Iran's military interests are purely defensive.

Big surprise..

Probably.

 

[Connery]

"Iran's army unveiled a highly mobile propellant-powered reconnaissance drone on Saturday, according to local media.

The drone, named "Yasseer," can fly for eight hours with a range of 200 kilometres (124 miles) and reach an altitude of 4,500 meters (15,000 feet), the reports said.

It resembles the American ScanEagle, an unmanned short-range aerial surveillance vehicle that Iran claimed to have captured in late 2012. However, Iranian officials did not mention the US drone on Saturday.

Yasseer is capable of identifying targets with its very powerful camera, and reporting them back to the base, the chief of army ground forces General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan was quoted as saying at the unveiling ceremony."

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone | Fox News

124 miles is not very far and this is supposed to have replicated the US drone that was allegedly shot down.

Now if we extrapolate these considerations to their nuclear arsenal and failed missile delivery attempts.

As much as they may try, they can only get smart and desire to get along with the rest of the world.

 

[Connery]

This probably goes to show that Iran's military interests are purely defensive.

Big surprise..

Probably.

I would not use these developments, alone, as a reliable indicator of what Iran's intent is....

 

[Ropey]

"Iran's army unveiled a highly mobile propellant-powered reconnaissance drone on Saturday, according to local media.

The drone, named "Yasseer," can fly for eight hours with a range of 200 kilometres (124 miles) and reach an altitude of 4,500 meters (15,000 feet), the reports said.

It resembles the American ScanEagle, an unmanned short-range aerial surveillance vehicle that Iran claimed to have captured in late 2012. However, Iranian officials did not mention the US drone on Saturday.

Yasseer is capable of identifying targets with its very powerful camera, and reporting them back to the base, the chief of army ground forces General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan was quoted as saying at the unveiling ceremony."

Iran unveils short-range reconnaissance drone | Fox News

124 miles is not very far and this is supposed to have replicated the US drone that was allegedly shot down.

Now if we extrapolate these considerations to their nuclear arsenal and failed missile delivery attempts.

As much as they may try, they can only get smart and desire to get along with the rest of the world.

 

[sambino510]

I think it only makes sense that they would want to develop a drone. With our own American drones flying in what is technically international waters right off the coast of southern Iran, I would be inclined to develop such capabilities as well. I, too, don't think this proves that they are thinking defensively, but are rather just trying to get a better bearing on their surroundings. Not to mention, they want to show off their new toy as a source of national pride.

 

[Indofred]

I'll bet the camera is Chinese technology.
One thing that is commonly ignored when talking about Iran, it's heavily backed by China in many things, including its defence against aggressive nations.