{"id":27040,"date":"2026-04-10T10:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?post_type=insights&#038;p=27040"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:45:09","slug":"redrone-workshop","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/insights\/redrone-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Frontline drones quickly become obsolete. How the Sternenko Community\u2019s ReDrone project gives them a second life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cWe\u2019ve got a truckload of drones that won\u2019t fly. What should we do?\u201d \u2014 calls like these from the military marked the beginning of the\u00a0ReDrone\u00a0workshop, created by the\u00a0Sternenko Community\u00a0charitable foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, there can be thousands of drones at any given time that are not performing any combat missions. They are not broken \u2014 they simply no longer function effectively in the conditions where they are deployed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ReDrone\u00a0head\u00a0Oleksandr Syniook\u00a0and the project\u2019s Executive Director\u00a0Oleksandr Skarlat\u00a0told\u00a0Defender Media\u00a0how they became an intermediary between military units and manufacturers, giving a second life to drones that had lost their operational relevance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ReDrone workshop emerged as a spontaneous response to urgent frontline needs. In its early stages, it functioned as a horizontal mutual-assistance network, where the primary supply mechanism was a form of &#8220;technical barter&#8221; between military units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any drones available to crews must be in ready-to-fly condition \u2014 soldiers should be able to arrive at a position, unpack the equipment, and launch immediately, without wasting time on modifications. In practice, however, many drones must pass through the hands of ReDrone technicians before their first combat sortie. The reason lies less in the build quality of the drones than in how rapidly the battlefield&#8217;s electronic environment evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do drones stop flying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why do flight-ready drones sometimes fail to operate? The problem lies in supply chain issues and the technical characteristics of the UAVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state procures equipment in massive batches \u2014 10,000, 20,000, or more units at a time. Manufacturing and delivering such volumes takes months. While these contracts are being fulfilled, the situation on the battlefield changes significantly. By the time the drones reach frontline units, they often arrive with components that are already obsolete \u2014 most notably their operating frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Once the enemy identifies a working frequency and begins jamming it, the pilot loses the video feed, and the drone effectively &#8216;goes blind&#8217;. To restore operation, the frequency must be shifted, which requires replacing the transmitter. Over time, the adversary adapts to the new solution, and the cycle repeats&#8221;, ReDrone explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5841-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"ReDrone\u2019s head Oleksander Syniook. Photo by Serhii Sternenko Community Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-27068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5841-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5841-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5841-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5841-1.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ReDrone\u2019s head Oleksandr Syniook. Photo by Serhii Sternenko Community Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2023, a newly adopted frequency could remain effective for up to six months. Today, its &#8220;lifespan&#8221; is typically around three months, and in some high-intensity sectors, even less. Meanwhile, actual manufacturing defects occur far less often: in most cases, the drone is technically functional but no longer compatible with the current electronic warfare environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens on the ground<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every combat crew includes a technical specialist who experiments daily \u2014 selecting antennas, modifying firmware, and hunting for workable frequency bands. At the battalion level, separate workshops exist where drones are adjusted and repaired. Yet, this system is neither unified nor formally recognised in official staffing structures; it has emerged organically from the bottom up through horizontal connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solutions to these problems include pooling personal funds, attracting private donors, or obtaining components directly from manufacturers. Others do nothing at all and simply attempt to fly what they have, often with zero results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The situation is further complicated by a total lack of standardisation. While the underlying technology is similar, each manufacturer produces proprietary media converters that are often incompatible with those of others. In practice, an operator in a dugout during combat may have to cycle a drone through several different ground stations to find a compatible match \u2014 losing precious time while a target escapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horizontal exchange<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mitigate these issues, soldiers began organising their own redistributions. Initially, this took place in military chat groups. A unit holding a batch of drones configured to a &#8220;jammed&#8221; frequency would swap them with a unit in another sector where those frequencies were still viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOver time, this process became more complex. Some units ended up with hundreds of drones sitting in storage \u2014 sometimes as many as 800 at once. They were ready to hand them over to those in need, but in return, they asked for scarce components, such as up-to-date video transmitters,\u201d Skarlat explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5842.jpg\" alt=\"Executive directore Oleksander Skarlat. Photo by Serhii Sternenko Community Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-27070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5842.jpg 906w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5842-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_5842-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Executive directore Oleksander Skarlat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What began as informal agreements between crews gradually evolved into a structured system. As requests multiplied, the Sternenko Foundation established a full-scale laboratory. Experience showed that rather than letting obsolete equipment accumulate, it was far more effective to provide engineering support \u2014 turning &#8220;dead stock&#8221; into operational tools through professional technical upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, more than a thousand drones pass through the workshop every month, rising to two thousand during peak periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A \u201csecond life\u201d for drones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When units receive drones that are &#8220;unflyable&#8221; straight out of the box, they are often repurposed as &#8220;donors&#8221; \u2014 dismantled for high-quality parts used to build more reliable systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ReDrone cites models built on low-quality aluminium frames as a primary example. These frames can generate excessive vibration and resonance. \u201cAt high speeds, such a drone loses stability and cannot stay on target. However, these machines often contain excellent \u2018donor organs\u2019 \u2014 high-quality digital video transmitters and communication systems,\u201d Syniook says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A similar situation exists with fibre-optic drones. If the spool is defective or the winding is poor, it cannot be fixed in the field. The drone then becomes a donor \u2014 its motors, controllers, and other intact components are harvested to revive other machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis approach allows us to save significant resources. Instead of buying expensive new components, we utilise what is already in storage, turning \u2018dead weight\u2019 into effective weapons through deep technical reworking,\u201d Oleksandr notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/insights\/maksym-zaichenko\/\">\u201cIn a year, my unit destroyed over 3,000 aerial targets.\u201d Maksym Zaichenko on the 3rd Army Corps air defence system<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This raises a logical question: why should volunteer initiatives like ReDrone invest in antennas or transmitters when manufacturers could do so themselves? The problem often lies in a total breakdown of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn large government contracts, manufacturers effectively lose sight of who is using their drones and under what conditions. Conversely, with decentralised procurement \u2014 where a unit buys equipment directly \u2014 the feedback loop is instantaneous,\u201d Skarlat observes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the foundation is seeing positive shifts: some manufacturers are now taking the initiative, agreeing to take back their drones for upgrades or replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is becoming a prerequisite for cooperation: if a product has flaws, the manufacturer must either replace the batch or fix the problem at their own expense. The Serhii Sternenko Foundation, as one of the largest non-state suppliers, builds these requirements into its partnerships from the start,\u201d says Skarlat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a good drone is created<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ReDrone\u2019s experience proves that producing drones that actually work in combat requires a &#8220;whole-ecosystem&#8221; approach \u2014 from prototype development to frontline feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best drones emerge from sustained iteration rather than a single moment of inspiration. In the Foundation\u2019s model, the process begins with funding an initial prototype, which is immediately sent for combat testing to several units in different sectors. The feedback is analysed, external experts are consulted, and a new version is developed. The cycle then repeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt the same time, we improve not just the hardware, but the operator\u2019s software. Manufacturers and the foundation receive real-world data and can quickly adapt, avoiding unsuitable components,\u201d ReDrone representatives state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opposite strategy \u2014 simply copying and scaling an existing product \u2014 fails to produce sustainable results. \u201cFormal tests at training grounds usually amount to little more than a certificate stating the drone took off. The real test only happens in combat,\u201d Skarlat says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/insights\/migel-interceptor-pilot\/\"><strong>He shot down 24 Shahed drones in one night<\/strong>: an interview with \u201cMiguel,\u201d an interceptor drone pilot who set a record<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many manufacturers, state contracts and frontline feedback are matters of survival. Large contracts provide working capital but, due to long lead times, often result in the mass production of equipment that is already obsolete. Smaller orders allow for better products but lack the capital for scaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn this hybrid economy, the winners are those willing to take responsibility for their product even after it leaves the factory. The state must enforce this as rigorously as private foundations do, ensuring every non-functional drone returns to the manufacturer for improvement rather than sitting as \u2018dead weight\u2019 in a warehouse,\u201d Skarlat concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What needs to change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem with large state contracts is not just the delivery time. Communication between the state and the manufacturer typically ends once the contract is signed. Manufacturers may never know who ends up with their drones, and units have no way to provide feedback to the producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Decentralised procurement (via the electronic points system) has partially addressed this, but it introduces a new risk: a unit\u2019s procurement officer may lack the technical expertise to distinguish quality, often defaulting to the cheapest available option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on this experience, several concrete recommendations emerge for manufacturers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuous communication:<\/strong> This means ongoing contact, not just a one-off meeting. \u201cToday\u2019s feedback may be irrelevant tomorrow. Manufacturers must talk to different units in different sectors; no one understands the necessary changes better than the operator or the technician,\u201d Syniook says.<br><br><strong>Logistics planning:<\/strong> Companies must anticipate disruptions, such as supply delays during the Chinese New Year, and plan accordingly.<br><br><strong>Post-delivery responsibility:<\/strong> Non-state suppliers, such as the Sternenko Foundation, set a clear rule: if a drone is flawed, the manufacturer fixes or replaces it. The state should adopt similar quality-control standards throughout the supply chain.<br><br><strong>Ecosystem over individual products:<\/strong> A drone is useless without a compatible ground station, up-to-date software, and technical support. Manufacturers building an entire ecosystem will always have a decisive advantage over those selling &#8220;naked&#8221; hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state\u2019s role should not be excessive regulation but rather to facilitate a dialogue in which manufacturers can establish shared standards based on the hard-won experience of soldiers in the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ReDrone workshop revives up to 2,000 drones a month. 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