Light reconnaissance UAV of the A-4 'Albatros' family developed by KB Vzlyot; design began in 1998. The A-4K variant introduced an operator-commanded (manual) parachute landing system.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Light reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | reconnaissance |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Tactical/Light |
| Classification | Light/tactical reconnaissance UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance |
| Variants | A-4 Albatros, A-4K |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | piston engine |
| Autonomy level | semi-autonomous |
| Recovery method | parachute (operator-initiated) |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera |
| Production status | prototype/limited |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg) |