Ukraine unveils upgraded Lucky Strike-1.5 bomber drone for remote mining – photos
Ukrainian defence company PG Robotics has unveiled the upgraded production version of its Lucky Strike-1.5 bomber drone. Following the upgrade, the UAV has increased payload capacity and flight range.
Source: PG Robotics's press service
Details: The daytime bomber drone is a modified version of the earlier Lucky Strike-1 UAV, which the company says has been used on the battlefield since 2023.
The upgraded bomber can carry up to 4 kg of payload. Depending on the payload weight, it can cover 10-17 km, with a flight time of 20-50 minutes.
The UAV has also been fitted with an active cooling system for its video system following feedback from users.
"The new version remains compatible with the Lucky Strike-1 ground station, meaning units already using the platform can operate the Lucky Strike-1.5 without replacing their existing ground equipment," the company said.
The increased payload capacity has expanded the drone's range of applications. According to PG Robotics, it can be used for light logistics, infantry support and, in some configurations, striking enemy targets. The UAV can also be used for remote mining, carrying signal repeaters, attacking loitering drones and locating and recovering UAVs on the battlefield.
"The upgraded version also allows for the use of a four-barrel shotgun," the press service said.
The company explained that the upgraded Lucky Strike-1.5 bomber drone can be equipped with a drum-type release system carrying six mines, or with three aluminium cassette modules containing three mines each, using the UAV's maximum payload capacity. The drone can also be fitted with three hardpoints.
According to PG Robotics, the developers next plan to upgrade the Lucky Strike-1 series with an enhanced video-link system and night-operation capability.
Background:
- Ukrainska Pravda reported that in April 2026, PG Robotics launched serial production and began taking orders for the Lucky Strike-2 reconnaissance and attack UAV, designed to operate in electronic warfare environments.
- In July 2026, the company also unveiled an upgraded version of the Lucky Strike-2 reconnaissance and attack UAV – the Lucky Strike-2.1, featuring an automatic return capability after GPS loss.
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