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Teledyne Launches SkyCarrier Drone System for Ukraine Support

9/9/2025

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  • Teledyne Flir introduced the SkyCarrier, a drone-in-a-box system designed for rapid deployment in conflict zones.
  • It autonomously launches and retrieves SkyRaider R80D and SkyRanger R70 drones at speeds of 50 km/h.
  • The system can operate tethered, allowing flight times of up to two days at 100 meters altitude.
  • The Canadian government has donated over 800 SkyRanger R70 drones to Ukraine, valued at over $95 million.
  • Teledyne is working with Ukrainian partners to improve drone capabilities for battlefield effectiveness.