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Granad VA-1000 (Гранад ВА-1000)

Russia

Russian multipurpose VTOL UAV complex of multi-rotor scheme, built from carbon fiber. VTOL from a small pad then transitions to forward flight. State tests began ~2014-2015 under the Russian MoD.

CountryRussia
SubtypeVTOL multi-rotor UAV
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassMini
ClassificationMini VTOL UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, monitoring
DatalinkRemote control to 0.5 km; navigation to 40 km
MTOW (kg)5.5
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeVTOL hybrid
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)40
Launch methodvertical takeoff (VTOL)
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint with manual mode
Recovery methodvertical landing (VTOL)
Year introduced2017
Max payload (kg)1.5
Standard sensorsEO camera
Production statusTested/limited
Combat radius (km)40
Service ceiling (m)4000
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.