Ukrainian Ministry of Defense authorized Shchedryk UAV

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the delivery of the Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle system to the Defense Forces’ units. This Ukrainian product is designed to monitor enemy actions on the battlefield. The complex consists of a control station and controlled aircraft. 

The ministry notes that the UAVs in the Shchedryk system have silent electric motors and increased resistance to electronic interference. They can perform tasks day and night, during strong winds, in cold and heat. The drone can reach speeds of up to 150 km/h, has a range of up to 40 km, and can climb to an altitude of up to 4 km.

“The capabilities of the aircraft and its optical equipment allow us to operate from heights that are difficult to reach for most enemy air defense systems,” said Deputy Defense Minister Dmytro Klimenkov.