New FPV Technologies from Ukrainian Manufacturers

In recent years, Ukraine has become a key player on the world stage in the field of development and production of military-grade FPV drones, as well as related equipment. This strategic move highlights the technological independence of the country. In the sky above the battlefields of Ukraine, a new type of weaponry has been deployed, making thick armor less relevant.

FPV drones equipped with cameras that transmit real-time images have become a formidable force, changing the course of the war. Today, no one underestimates 'wedding' quadcopters. These small, maneuverable devices, once used for shooting aerial videos, now play a crucial role in reconnaissance, adjusting artillery fire, and attacking enemy positions and equipment.

According to a report from the Deputy Minister for Strategic Industries, in just 2 months of 2024, Ukrainian drone manufacturers assembled 200,000 UAVs for the Ukrainian army. The continuously evolving and improving production will soon enable the manufacturing of up to 2 million UAVs of various types.

At this time, Ukrainian drone manufacturers can release 10,000 strike UAVs of medium range and 1,000 drones with a range of over 1000 km by the end of the year. The state is working on developing the sector and has already signed 58 contracts with private companies. In total, more than 200 companies of different scales are involved in FPV production, presenting over 1,000 new products that immediately attracted the interest of representatives of the Drone Army.

New FPV Technology

While most companies are focused on ramping up the production of their own components and improving existing models to increase payload and flight range, some enthusiasts are proposing new ideas.

There are already developments of the latest FPV drones with machine vision. The UAV model with artificial intelligence, named 'Ucropchik', is unaffected by enemy electronic warfare. The operator only needs to bring the drone to the combat line and indicate the target, after which the AI captures and follows it without human involvement. Thus, jamming the control and video transmission signals is already futile. The AI will guide the drone to the required point and attack the enemy.

Another innovation is presented by the Ukrainian company BattleBorn, which, alongside the production of kamikaze FPV drones, has established series production of ground stations for FPV drones. The set includes a whole range of equipment, antennas, a repeater, a control unit, as well as a 6-meter high mast, cable, and more.

Thanks to the use of the ground station, the quality of the image and signal is significantly improved, allowing reliable control of the drone at a distance three times higher than under normal conditions. Furthermore, it enhances the safety of the drone operator through remote control.