Wild Hornets tested interceptor drone capable of flying at 11 km altitude

The Ukrainian mil-tech group Wild Hornets has successfully tested a copter-type interceptor drone capable of reaching an altitude of 11 kilometres. The developers announced the trial via social media, accompanied by a video showing the drone’s high-altitude flight.

As noted by defence analysis platform Osinttechnical, the flight took place in the skies over the Kherson region.

The new drone is expected to enhance Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian unmanned aerial vehicles used for reconnaissance or strikes from high altitudes. For security reasons, the technical specifications and appearance of the interceptor have not been disclosed. According to the developers, the drone has not yet undergone the codification procedure at the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.

Wild Hornets is a defence tech company specialising in the development and production of combat drones. According to the company, its drones have been used to destroy more than 1,700 enemy vehicles. The company’s portfolio includes both analogue and digital FPV drones, anti-aircraft drones, ground control stations, and high-speed models such as Pereverten and Sting.