Ukrainian twin-engine remotely controlled UAV of the M-7 'Nebesny Patrul' family. The M-7V5 has ~200 kg launch weight and increased payload (~70 kg); for mapping, aerial photography and real-time video surveillance.
| Country | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Twin-engine reconnaissance/survey UAV |
| Role | ISR / survey |
| Class | tactical |
| Classification | Tactical fixed-wing survey/recon UAV |
| Mission | cartography, aerial photography, video surveillance, monitoring |
| Datalink | radio control / video link |
| Variants | M-7, M-7K, M-7R, M-7D, M-7V5 |
| MTOW (kg) | 200 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 3.7 |
| Propulsion | Two piston engines |
| Wingspan (m) | 5.16 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | runway |
| Autonomy level | remotely controlled |
| Recovery method | runway |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Max payload (kg) | 70 |
| Standard sensors | aerial camera, video camera |
| Production status | Prototype/limited |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film, Survey / mapping |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium, RF-emitting |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |