Ministry of Defense of Ukraine withfinished the process of codification of the REBOFF Predator line of fiber-optic drones. The drones are equipped with coils with a fiber optic cable with a length of 10 to 20 km, which allows you to adapt their use to various combat tasks.
The development of this series of BpAK began in 2023 in response to requests from the front. During the tests, the drones demonstrated the ability to overcome water obstacles, including rivers and lakes, as well as fly over power lines at a speed of up to 143 km/h. In 2024, the first test batches entered the army, where they proved their effectiveness and the prospect of further scaling.
Currently, the manufacturer has five models in its arsenal, which are already supplied to combat units and are actively used by FPV drone operators. The REBOFF 10 Lite 10KM predator is designed for urban combat and assault operations. It has an effective range of 8–9 km and carries a combat load of 1.8 kg. The company notes that it is at short distances that this drone shows the highest efficiency, as the risk of fiber damage increases with increasing distance.
The REBOFF 10 Lite 15KM predator is a budget option for the advanced, in particular for work on equipment or indoors. An additional 5 km of fiber reduced the load by only 300 grams, allowing the drone to carry 1.5 kg of explosives – enough to destroy armored vehicles or manpower.
Predator 13 REBOFF 20KM with a coil for 20 km is aimed at damaging the enemy’s infrastructure — in particular, guns, mortars and REB means. Two battery units provide stable control and increased maneuverability.
The REBOFF 15KM Predator model allows you to leave the drone in standby mode near the enemy’s logistical targets and activate it when a priority target appears. A single battery pack provides more space for a combat load.
The REBOFF 10KM Predator has the most powerful payload — 2.2 kg for a distance of up to 10 km. This model is effective in offensive conditions, on the front line and in dense urban development.
All five models are designed for a flight height of up to 500 meters at a cruising speed of up to 70 km/h, although some were tested up to 143 km/h. Responding to requests from the military, 3DTech has equipped the drones with quick-release mounts that allow them to be assembled without tools. All machines have supports for safe take-off, landing and long stay in an ambush.
