"Kelluu, a Finnish company located about 50 miles from the Russian border, is launching small, propeller-driven airships filled with hydrogen, which it believes can fill a gap in battlefield and border surveillance. The startup is already finding success with NATO, being the first to secure a deal with a Western nation through a new innovators' program run by the alliance."
"In less than 10 seconds, Kelluu's silver airships can soar from the ground to high above eastern Finland's treelines, their motors puttering and their noses pointed skyward. Airships won't be easily survivable on an immediate frontline, but can surveil rear areas or combat zones near the fighting for long periods. Small drones, meanwhile, typically can only fly for a few hours, while spy planes are often expensive, scarce, and need an onboard crew."
Kelluu is launching small, propeller-driven airships filled with hydrogen to fill gaps in battlefield and border surveillance. The airships can ascend within 10 seconds and fly automated missions up to about 12 hours, requiring minimal human input beyond setting a target destination. About as long as a city bus and six-and-a-half feet wide, each ship carries fuel, a propeller, an onboard computer, and can transport up to 11 pounds of sensors such as high-definition cameras or radar. Kelluu secured NATO interest through an innovators' program. The airships are not suited for immediate frontlines but can monitor rear areas or nearby combat zones for prolonged periods.
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