On Saturday, November 29, a farmer near Pepeni in central Moldova found a Russian Gerbera drone on his field and took it home.
Discovery of the Drone
On Saturday, November 29, a farmer near Pepeni in central Moldova discovered a drone lying in his field. He placed the device on a tractor trailer and carried it to his home for dismantlement. The mayor was informed of the incident by the local authorities.
Police Identify It as a Russian Gerbera
Authorities confirmed that the drone was a Russian Gerbera model. Two men helped disassemble it, and the motor and other parts were retrieved. Police emphasized that the drone did not pose a public safety threat.
Farmer’s Actions
Rather than calling emergency services, the farmer mounted the drone onto a tractor trailer and brought it into his home, where he removed the engine and other components.
Recent Drone Incidents in Moldova
In November, several drone incidents occurred. Six drones flew over Moldovan airspace on November 25, including near Chișinău. From 2023 to 2024, authorities opened eight criminal cases concerning illegal drone flights above the country’s airspace.