The Delta-M is part of the DELTA series of fixed-wing flying-wing survey UAVs developed and produced by the Russian company AVAX-GeoService (Novosibirsk) for aerial photography, mapping, and mining/geological monitoring. The carbon-fiber tailless airframe has a takeoff mass up to ~4 kg.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Fixed-wing aerial survey/mapping UAV |
| Role | Civilian aerial survey |
| Russian-made | true |
| Classification | Fixed-wing survey/mapping UAV |
| Mission | Aerial photography, Mapping/photogrammetry, Mining & forestry monitoring |
| Datalink | Ground control telemetry link |
| Variants | Delta (DELTA series); Delta-M; Gamma |
| MTOW (kg) | 4 |
| Operators | Russian forestry/mining/survey agencies |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Propulsion | Battery-electric (pusher) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Domestic (Russia) |
| Launch method | Hand/catapult launch |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint flight |
| Recovery method | Belly/parachute landing |
| Standard sensors | 3-axis stabilized survey camera |
| Production status | In production |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film, Survey / mapping |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |