Ukraine's Deviro unveils Palytsia attack drone with 90km range – photos
Ukrainian defence company Deviro, which develops attack drones and reconnaissance UAVs, has unveiled the Palytsia ("Stick"), a fixed-wing unmanned combat aerial vehicle. The company presented its latest development to an Ukrainska Pravda journalist during a demonstration day organised by the Technological Forces of Ukraine.
Source: Deviro
Details: The Palytsia is intended for engaging ground targets at the operational and tactical levels. It can strike targets up to 90 km away, remain airborne for up to 70 minutes and carry a warhead weighing up to 3 kg.
The company positions the Palytsia as a lower-cost alternative to its Bulava attack UAV. According to a Deviro representative, it has a shorter range and a smaller payload, but will also be cheaper. The company did not disclose its expected price.
"If there is a target within 90 km, for example, a small lorry, there is no point in using the more expensive Bulava. Palytsia can handle that task. If a longer range is required or the target is more complex, then Bulava is the better option. This gives crews the ability to choose the optimal tool for a specific task," said Roman, marketing director at Deviro.
The Palytsia drone supports a digital two-way communications channel with AES-128/256 encryption, Starlink and MESH technology. The new drone is also compatible with Leleka systems.
Its telemetry and video transmission range in direct line-of-sight conditions is up to 100 km.
The Palytsia drone is currently undergoing beta testing in combat conditions. Following the trials, the company plans to launch serial production.
Background: In June, Deviro unveiled the upgraded Bulava M2V mid-range drone and the Leleka M2R reconnaissance UAV in Paris.
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