The Ministry of Strategic Industry and Trade tested Ukrainian-made multirotor reconnaissance UAVs
The Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, together with the command of the Unmanned Systems Forces, conducted flight tests of Ukrainian-made multi-rotor reconnaissance UAVs. About this informs press service of the Ministry of Strategy and Industry.
“It is important to us to ensure independence in providing our Defense Forces. That is why our gunsmiths work to create and constantly improve products in the reconnaissance multirotor UAV category. Demonstration events like this are direct, live communication between manufacturers and representatives of the military. I thank all participants for your time and honest feedback about the products. This is how these UAVs can become better and help you do your incredibly important work on the front.”Anna Gvozdyar, deputy minister for strategic industries of Ukraine, said.
The event was attended by the Deputy Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Semyon Koleynyk, Ukrainian developers and manufacturers of drones, as well as representatives of the units of the Defense Forces, which directly use these systems in combat conditions.
“Our goal is simple: to have our own seamless ecosystem of UAVs, from training to supply, from combat practice to technical modernization. And this show is another step towards it. I thank every manufacturer who did not wait or ask for permission, but took action. Thank you to the parts specialists who provided feedback, real-world requirements and combat experience.”, – explained Koleynyk.
As part of the event, seven samples of Ukrainian drones were demonstrated, with the technical characteristics and functional features of which the participants of the event were able to get acquainted. The flight tests lasted for three days under the conditions of active use of electronic warfare equipment, as well as under unfavorable weather conditions – strong wind and rain.
After the tests were completed, the manufacturers established contacts with military units for further refinement of the equipment, its testing in a combat environment and integration into the system of providing the Defense Forces.
