Ptashka Drones is testing the first Ukrainian 18-inch fibre-optic drone

The Ukrainian company Ptashka Drones has presented an 18-inch FPV drone with a flight range of up to 50 km, which will become the first model of this class in Ukraine. The company announced this on social media.

The manufacturer has released video footage of the drone being tested with a payload, demonstrating the use of various types of munitions.

Defender Media learned from the manufacturer that the drone is currently undergoing internal testing. The drone’s fibre-optic spool is an in-house development and is designed for a range of up to 50 kilometres. Ptashka Drones are awaiting feedback from the military regarding their 17-inch drone, in order to take it into account when producing the larger model.

The increased size of the FPV platform allows for a higher payload capacity, enabling the use of more powerful warheads. The larger dimensions also provide greater flight range and operating radius thanks to the use of a larger battery and the fibre-optic spool.

Defender Media previously reported on the completion of trials of the Shuhai strike drone with a flight range of more than 50 km.