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Busel M (Бусел М)

Physicotechnical Institute, NAN Belarus (FTI NAN) · Belarus

Belarusian electric mini-UAV for terrain video-monitoring, reconnaissance, border control and emergency response. Used by the Belarus Ministry of Emergency Situations. State trials completed 2013.

CountryBelarus
SubtypeMini fixed-wing reconnaissance/monitoring UAV
RoleReconnaissance / monitoring
ClassificationMini UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, monitoring, emergency response
VariantsBusel, Busel M, Busel M40, Busel M50
MTOW (kg)10
OperatorsBelarus (incl. MChS)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)2.4
PropulsionElectric motor
Range (km)70
Wingspan (m)3
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodcatapult, hand-launch
Autonomy levelAutopilot with GPS/GLONASS
Endurance (min)120
Recovery methodparachute
Year introduced2013
Max speed (km/h)100
Standard sensorsTV camera, infrared camera
Production statusIn service / serial production
Service ceiling (m)3000
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.