Russian 'Filin' (Eagle Owl) ISR UAV. The best-documented matching platform is a multipurpose fixed-wing UAV with ~4.5 m wingspan, ~2.7 m length and ~60 kg MTOW, catapult-launched for use from unprepared terrain for aerial photography, observation and reconnaissance. A separate owl-shaped 5 kg Filin recon drone with laser designator was shown in 2019.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | ISR UAV |
| Role | ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Tactical |
| Classification | Tactical ISR UAV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Aerial photography, Patrol, Surveillance |
| Variants | Owl-shaped 5 kg Filin recon drone (2019) |
| MTOW (kg) | 60 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 2.7 |
| Wingspan (m) | 4.5 |
| Launch method | Catapult |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, Laser designator |
| Production status | In production |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |