TSU showcases Baton: an affordable mid-strike drone for tactical-depth targets

Technological Forces of Ukraine (TFUA) showcased the Baton fixed-wing strike drone, engineered to engage enemy firing positions, logistical hubs, and high-value targets at tactical depth. The system was presented during a Technological Forces of Ukraine event, while the association did not disclose the name of the company that developed the drone.

The claimed operational range of the Baton reaches up to 90 km, with a flight endurance of up to 50 minutes. The UAV supports a payload capacity of up to 3 kg and operates at service ceilings up to 1,500 m.

A key feature of the Baton is its autonomous terminal guidance system, which enables target acquisition and automated terminal attack runs from a distance of up to 2 km and an altitude of up to 500 m. The platform also incorporates an autonomous navigation suite for waypoint routing and real-time positioning.

Variants on Brave1 Market

According to the public catalog, three Baton configurations built on the shared airframe are listed on Brave1 Market, differing in communication suites, optical payloads, and terminal guidance capabilities:

• BATON Digital Day — a day-use strike UAV featuring digital video links, an encrypted communication channel, and an autonomous terminal guidance suite. Unit price: UAH 150,000.
• BATON Analogue Day — a day-use variant equipped with an optical camera and an analog video and telemetry link. The manufacturer notes an optional airborne relay module can be integrated to extend operational standoff distance. Unit price: UAH 80,000.
• BATON Analogue Night — a night-capable variant utilizing an analog communication link, fielded as a complete “war-in-a-box” system. The package encompasses 10 airframes, a ground control station, a pneumatic catapult, spare parts, tools, and field maintenance kits. Initial system setup takes under 10 minutes, with subsequent aircraft prepared within 5 minutes. Package price: UAH 1.36 million.

Defender Media previously reported on the Baton counter-UAS interceptor lineup developed by EDrone.