Drones can be used for reconnaissance and monitoring, quick assessment of the situation, and search and rescue operations

Photo: Rostec State Corporation

Rostec State Corporation has shown the Falcon and Lightning 13, Russia’s new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), at National Security. Belarus-2026. Both drones can be used for reconnaissance and monitoring, quick assessment of emergency situations, and search and rescue operations. 

The X-wing Falcon is a multi-role unmanned platform. Flight range is 180 km, payload weight is 5 kg and the cruise speed is 120 km/h. The drone can fly in autonomous mode on a pre-defined route and in semi-automatic mode with manual path correction. The drone can detect and identify various targets using electrooptical equipment. 

The Lightning 13 fixed-wing drone is a heavy-lift aircraft designed to carry payloads up to 13 kg. It is fitted with motors, picks up a speed up to 120 km/h and have a flight range up to 50 km. Besides monitoring, the drone can be used for prompt delivery of cargo and drugs. 

The National Security. Belarus-2026 exhibition is taking place on 17-19 June in Minsk. Rostec’s companies will showcase various drones, loitering munitions, drone detection and suppression systems, and small arms.