Russian VTOL reconnaissance UAV by NELK, described as a coaxial-rotor helicopter-type platform with a gas-turbine engine (Interpolitech 2015). A modernized NELK-V6.M1 variant is catalogued.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | VTOL rotary-wing UAV |
| Role | ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Classification | Tactical/short-range VTOL UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, aerial photography |
| Variants | NELK-V6.M1 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Helicopter / single-rotor |
| Propulsion | Gas-turbine engine |
| Range (km) | 25 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (autonomous mode, control range up to 120 km) |
| Recovery method | vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Max payload (kg) | 15 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 80 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, thermal imager |
| Production status | In production/catalogue (NELK-V6.M1) |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3000 |
| Airframe / lift type | Single-rotor / helicopter |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg) |