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.
| Country | Belarus |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Mini fixed-wing reconnaissance/monitoring UAV |
| Role | Reconnaissance / monitoring |
| Classification | Mini UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, monitoring, emergency response |
| Variants | Busel, Busel M, Busel M40, Busel M50 |
| MTOW (kg) | 10 |
| Operators | Belarus (incl. MChS) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 2.4 |
| Propulsion | Electric motor |
| Range (km) | 70 |
| Wingspan (m) | 3 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | catapult, hand-launch |
| Autonomy level | Autopilot with GPS/GLONASS |
| Endurance (min) | 120 |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 100 |
| Standard sensors | TV camera, infrared camera |
| Production status | In service / serial production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3000 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Public safety / SAR |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |