The upgraded drone can fulfill a wide mission range — from monitoring and aerial survey to comprehensive reconnaissance

Photo: Rostec State Corporation

Rostec State Corporation has showcased the Supercam S180 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at National Security. Belarus-2026. This is a high-speed arrow-wing drone similar to a turbojet fighter. The UAV is also capable of dodging drone attacks. 

The upgraded reconnaissance aircraft is now not only much faster, but is twice more capable of staying airborne — more than 4 hours. This offers the opportunity to effectively fulfill long-term reconnaissance missions. Payload weight is up to 1.5 kg, the drone uses a catapult launcher. 

“The Supercam S180 has got an additional camera providing the rear and upper hemisphere view. This allows the drone to recognize objects automatically and warn the operator of an approaching ramming interceptor drone. Moreover, the new domestically built drone is fitted with RF detection that is used to detect enemy aircraft even by their RF emission. Special focus has been made on increasing the resistance to modern electronic warfare systems — the drone is equipped with various navigation systems which duplicate each other,” said Rostec’s representatives. 

The UAV can automatically reach the reconnaissance area and collect video data both during the day and at night. The drone can perform frame post-processing with AI-based object recognition directly on board. 

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.