Multifunctional fixed-wing UAV by St. Petersburg company PLAZ for aerial photogrammetry and survey. Hand- or catapult-launched, parachute/belly recovery.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Fixed-wing survey UAV |
| Role | Survey / mapping |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Class I (mini) |
| Classification | Civil/commercial mini survey UAV |
| Mission | aerial survey, photogrammetry, mapping, monitoring |
| Variants | Grifon-41 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 1 |
| Propulsion | Single electric brushless motor |
| Range (km) | 90 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.3 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | hand-launch, catapult |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous/programmed flight |
| Endurance (min) | 180 |
| Recovery method | parachute, belly landing |
| Max speed (km/h) | 120 |
| Standard sensors | aerial 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 | Survey / mapping |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg) |