Frontline Robotics unveils new Zoom 3.0 copter for reconnaissance, target acquisition, and logistics

Ukrainian defence tech company Frontline Robotics has unveiled its new drone, the Zoom 3.0. It can be used for tactical reconnaissance, target acquisition and artillery correction, battle damage assessment, and logistics tasks. The manufacturer shared the UAV’s specifications with Defender Media.

Zoom 3.0 is equipped with a camera featuring up to 90× hybrid zoom, enabling detailed observation, and is available in day and night versions. Maximum speed is 110 km/h, with a tactical range of 15 km. Without a payload, the drone can remain airborne for up to one hour. Maximum payload capacity is 3 kg.

The drone is also equipped with an AI-powered visual-inertial navigation module, which enables precise loitering over a target at altitudes of up to 250 meters, stabilised landing, and real-time route tracking on the map. The AI module is a proprietary development by Frontline Robotics.

For secure communications, the Zoom 3.0 is equipped with a dual-band encrypted system with frequency hopping, resistant to electronic warfare. It also features a one-way EW-resistant digital video transmission system. The UAV is supplied with a universal ground station.

In addition to Zoom, Frontline Robotics manufactures the Buria remote-controlled weapon station and the Linza UAV. The latter is assembled in Germany at a joint venture with Quantum Systems. In April, the first batch of drones produced there was delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.