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The Czech manufacturer said it\u2019s seeing increased interest in UAVs, especially from the military sector. In the first half of 2022, the company delivered a seven UAVs and posted sales of CZK 102.8 million ($4.4 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Primoco develops and produces the One 150 civilian and military unmanned aircraft, capable of flying completely independently according to programmed flight plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key features of the aircraft are its size, maximum take-off weight 150 kilograms (331 pounds) 15 hours endurance, 1,800 kilometer (1,100 miles) range, cruising speed pf 120 km\/h, payload of 30 kg and fully automatic take-off and landing. 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