Russian multipurpose fixed-wing UAV by PLAZ for terrain observation, aerial photography and survey, topographic reconnaissance, patrol and monitoring. Max speed ~120 km/h, autonomous flight up to ~2.5 hours.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Survey/reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Survey / ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Mini/light |
| Classification | Survey/reconnaissance UAV |
| Mission | aerial survey, aerial photography, reconnaissance, observation, patrol, monitoring |
| Datalink | Radio link |
| Variants | Grifon-02, Grifon-07, Grifon-12, Grifon-41 |
| Operators | Russia (civil/commercial) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric (brushless) |
| Launch method | hand launch, catapult |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint navigation |
| Endurance (min) | 150 |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Max speed (km/h) | 120 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, IR/thermal camera |
| Production status | Produced |
| 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) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg) |