A domestically built drone will be able to replace foreign mini drone solutions

Photo: Rostec State Corporation

Rostec has successfully stress-tested the Sibiryachok-5 quadrotor. The drone has demonstrated high survivability in adverse weather conditions, including ice storm, and has efficiently fulfilled its missions in an electronic warfare (EW) jamming area. When its signal is lost completely, the drone returns on its own. The domestically built unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be able to replace foreign mini drone solutions. 

The Sibiryachok-5 is a domestically built fifth generation quadrotor. The new maneuverable UAV has automatic takeoff and landing capabilities, and high flight endurance — up to 90 minutes. Communication range enables the drone to operate at a distance of up to 28 km from the control station, which is much farther compared with foreign equivalents in this class. The drone altitude is 1000 meters and payload is up to 4 kg. 

“During testing, the drone has shown that it could involve a visual odometry system in loss-of-signal conditions due to EW activities. Therefore it can keep flying and return independently to the flight start point. The Sibiryachok-5 can be used to monitor infrastructure facilities, construction or mining processes, rescue people and detect crimes, as well as to fulfill various special missions. The drone components are fully domestically built, therefore it is independent of any sanctions,” said Rostec’s representatives. 

The Russia’s drone is fitted with a laser rangefinder, 160x optical zoom video system and night vision. The Sibiryachok-5 can be equipped with an additional battery to increase the airborne time. The drone can be integrated with various domestic drone control systems.