Blink, Deadliner Q1, and Vyriy Opto make top three fibre-optic strike systems in July

Blink Classic FO, Deadliner Q1, and Vyriy Opto secured the top three spots in the ranking of fibre-optic strike systems employed by the Defence Forces of Ukraine in July. Several Ukrainian UAV manufacturers disclosed this to Defender Media, citing an official Defence Forces report.

Ranking first in confirmed strikes is the Blink Classic FO (Beshket) — a 10-inch frame drone capable of accelerating to 90 km/h with an endurance of up to 16 minutes. According to the manufacturer, the platform carries a payload capacity of up to 4 kg. Flight is powered by eight electric motors, and the drone features an ambush mode, allowing it to loiter on the ground for up to 48 hours awaiting a target. The unit price on the Brave1 Market government platform is approximately UAH 90,000.

The manufacturer of the Blink Classic FO confirmed the drone’s top ranking but declined to comment further.

Second place in the ranking went to the Deadliner Q1, produced by Stellarion. The company published an official press release confirming the drone’s top-two position. Stellarion added that in the Unmanned Systems Forces ranking, the Deadliner Q1 holds the top spot for confirmed strikes among fibre-optic drones.

The Deadliner Q1 is a 10-inch drone featuring a 2 kg payload capacity, a maximum speed of 110 km/h, and a cruising speed of 60–70 km/h. It offers a flight endurance of at least 20 minutes. The unit price on Brave1 Market is UAH 75,000.

Third place was secured by the VYRIY OPTO 10. The 10-inch fiber-optic drone equipped with a 20-kilometre spool delivers a cruising speed of 60 km/h and a top speed of 80 km/h. Flight duration reaches 21 minutes, with a stated payload capacity of 1 kg. The configuration with a thermal imaging camera costs approximately UAH 83,000.

Defender Media previously reported on the HYDRA multi-drone management system for fiber-optic UAVs by 3D Tech. The development enables three pilots to operate simultaneously and switch rapidly between drones.