Lucky Strike-2.1 drone lineup gained visual navigation module

Ukrainian manufacturer PG Robotics has unveiled the Lucky Strike-2.1 UAV, an upgraded version of its serially produced Lucky Strike-2 strike and reconnaissance drone. The UAV is designed for daytime tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target correction, and is available to order via Brave1 Market.

The key change is the integration of the Salamandra optical navigation module. It determines the drone’s position using images captured by a ground-facing camera. This enables the UAV to continue along its route, hold position, and return to its launch point even when GPS is unavailable.

Lucky Strike-2.1 specifications

The UAV has a 15-inch frame, a digital video transmission system, and supports navigation using both GNSS satellite signals and its visual navigation system.

Key specifications:

• Cruising speed: 60 km/h;
• Maximum speed: 80 km/h;
• Payload: up to 3 kg;
• Tactical operating radius: 12 km (up to 20 km without payload);
• Flight endurance: up to 20 minutes (up to 40 minutes without payload);
• Video signal: digital.

Three variants of the Lucky Strike-2.1

Three variants of the UAV are listed on Brave1 Market:

• LuckyStrike-2.1-DD has a daylight digital camera with 6× digital zoom. The drone costs UAH 339,000.
• LuckyStrike-2.1-DO is equipped with a daylight digital camera offering 10× optical zoom and 3× digital zoom, providing 30× magnification overall. The drone costs more than UAH 346,000.
• LuckyStrike-2.1-DN features a combined camera system comprising a daylight camera with 6× digital zoom and a thermal imaging camera for night-time operations. It costs more than UAH 481,000.

Each variant comes with one UAV, two sets of rechargeable batteries, and technical and operating documentation. All drones are available to order individually or as part of UAV systems costing UAH 2.1–2.8 million.

Defender Media previously reported on the RAM-2X strike system, which uses a terminal guidance system capable of locking onto a target at a distance of up to 3 km.