Russian multi-purpose VTOL UAV by NELK in a hexacopter configuration with six brushless motors. For surveillance, reconnaissance, patrol and aerial photography; can operate tethered from a ground power unit for very long endurance (~72 h tethered).
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | VTOL multirotor UAV (tethered/extended endurance) |
| Role | ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Classification | Tactical VTOL multirotor UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, patrol, special operations, aerial photography |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Propulsion | Six electric brushless motors (battery/fuel-cell; tethered option) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff |
| Endurance (min) | 4320 |
| Recovery method | vertical landing |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, thermal imager |
| Production status | Catalogue/limited production |
| Airframe / lift type | VTOL hybrid – quadplane |
| Control / autonomy level | Tethered |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion), Hydrogen fuel cell |
| Range / endurance | Long endurance (>24 hrs) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg) |