Lastivka strike drones on Brave1 Market: what can they do

The Lastivka lineup of fixed-wing kamikaze drones has been listed on Brave1 Market platform. These fixed-wing UAVs are already being used in the combat zone, the manufacturer told Defender Media.

Lastivka is an inexpensive mid-strike drone available in electric-motor and internal-combustion-engine versions. At a price of $3,500-4,000, these drones can deliver 3-4 kg of explosives over a distance of 100 to 270 km.

What the electric Lastivka can do

The developers say the electric Lastivka E has already been codified. It comes with a daytime camera and a digital video link, or it can be equipped with a thermal imaging camera.

The cruise speed of Lastivka E is 80 km/h, and the aircraft can stay airborne for up to 60 minutes and operate at distances of more than 100 km. The payload of the electric Lastivka is more than 3 kg.

The petrol-powered Lastivka: key specifications

The internal combustion engine (ICE) version of the Lastivka is likewise catapult-launched. It boasts a higher cruising speed of 120 km/h, an endurance of up to 150 minutes, and an operational range reaching 270 km.

The manufacturer told Defender Media that it has not yet codified the ICE version. The UAV currently carries a payload of up to 4 kg, though trials are underway for variants with an increased payload capacity. In addition, another electric Lastivka model with a range exceeding 200 km is being prepared for codification.

The drone costs around UAH 152,000 with a daylight camera and about UAH 180,000 with a thermal imaging sensor. The electric-powered models are also supplied as complete systems comprising 50 aircraft, a ground control station, and a catapult launcher.

According to the manufacturer, the drones are awaiting inclusion in DOT-Chain Defence and will be available for order through the Army of Drones ePoints programme.

Defender Media previously reported on UMO’s lineup of fibre-optic strike drones integrated into the UMO HYDRA multi-vehicle control system.