{"id":30373,"date":"2026-05-26T15:32:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?p=30373"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:05:39","slug":"3dtech-hydra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/05\/3dtech-hydra\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine&#8217;s 3DTech unveiled HYDRA fiber-optic system for multi-drone control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian defence tech developer <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/3dtech\/\">3DTech<\/a> has unveiled the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dtech.com.ua\/catalog\/nazemna-stanciya-keruvannya-hydra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HYDRA KHYZHAK REBOFF<\/a> unmanned aircraft system. The solution allows a single ground control station (GCS) to manage a group of up to five fiber-optic strike FPV drones while transmitting real-time video feeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to information obtained by Defender Media, the system is designed for Defence Forces units to conduct coordinated ambush operations, synchronised strikes, and missions in complex electronic warfare (EW) environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The architecture supports simultaneous connection of up to five UAVs, with video streams displayed on a single or multiple monitors, and is fully compatible with pilot goggles. The system&#8217;s primary innovation lies in its ability to support the simultaneous operation of three pilots, paired with a rapid-switching function between airframes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the system delivers high-definition digital feeds during deployment, enabling direct video broadcasting to a command post.<\/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\"><strong>Read more<\/strong>: Fibre-optic drones become significantly more expensive on Brave1 Market: manufacturers explain why<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complex features integrated automation tools, including an artificial intelligence engine for automatic target detection and real-time link budget monitoring. This telemetry provides the pilot with critical data to make immediate tactical decisions: whether to RTB (return to base), engage a secondary nearby target, or proceed with the flight. Remote piloting capabilities via Starlink satellite communication are also integrated, significantly expanding operational flexibility in long-endurance ambush or &#8220;loitering&#8221; scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key performance specifications include a standby endurance of over six hours, a rapid-launch interval of approximately one second between consecutive drone deployments, and remote minelaying capabilities. The system is fully compatible with military situational awareness platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The developers emphasise that the platform is engineered for a minimal footprint, optimising crew size while ensuring resilience under intense electronic suppression, thereby maximising mission effectiveness on the battlefield.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The system enables parallel operation for up to three pilots with seamless switching between airframes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":30464,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_featured_category_order":0,"_article_badge":"featured","footnotes":""},"categories":[28,32],"tags":[626,127,1665,216],"class_list":["post-30373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ecosystem","category-innovation","tag-3dtech","tag-drones","tag-fibre-optic","tag-industry","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3DTech unveiled HYDRA fiber-optic system for multi-drone control<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The system enables parallel operation for up to three pilots with seamless switching between airframes. 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