Ukraine's Defense Intelligence has unveiled an interactive 3D model and detailed component breakdown of russia's Knyaz Veshchiy Oleg reconnaissance UAV exposing both its technical design and reliance on foreign-sourced technologies. The materials were published on the War&Sanctions portal.
The drone is developed and manufactured by russian Ushkuynik Scientific and Production Center, a company also associated with Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky FPV fiber-optic drones and Osoed interceptor UAVs.
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According to disclosed specifications, the UAV features a wingspan of 2.8 meters and a maximum takeoff weight of 11 kg. The stated operational parameters include a range of up to 45 km, endurance of up to 3.5 hours, maximum speed of 130 km/h, and a ceiling of 3,000 meters.
The reconnaissance system is equipped with two cameras: a forward-facing IP camera produced by China's Shenzhen Zhongxi Security and D-80AI stabilized electro-optical system, also of Chinese origin. The latter includes a three-axis gimbal, a Full HD wide-angle camera, and a camera with 10x optical zoom.
Notably, the system supports night vision and incorporates AI-assisted capabilities for real-time target detection and tracking, reflecting the growing integration of automated analysis tools into russian battlefield ISR platforms.
The UAV's flight controller is based on microcontrollers from the Swiss brand STMicroelectronics, manufactured in China and Taiwan, alongside components from China's CUAV Technology. Navigation in contested electronic warfare environments is supported by a four-channel CRP antenna, while propulsion is provided by two Chinese-made SunnySky electric motors mounted on the wings.
The Defense Intelligence emphasizes that despite its direct role in supporting russia's war effort, the developer Ushkuynik is currently sanctioned only by Ukraine, the European Union, and Switzerland. The agency warns that russia continues to exploit global supply chains to access foreign technologies, enabling the development of new weapons that could be used not only against Ukraine but also to destabilize other regions, including through cooperation with partners such as Iran and North Korea.
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