The Orlan-30 is a Russian fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV developed by STC as a larger derivative of the Orlan-10 family, notable for carrying a laser designator to guide Krasnopol guided artillery munitions. It is catapult-launched and parachute-recovered.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Reconnaissance / laser-designation UAV |
| Role | ISR / laser designation |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Group 2 (tactical) |
| Classification | Tactical UAV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Artillery spotting, Laser target designation |
| Datalink | Encrypted radio data link |
| Variants | Orlan family (Orlan-10, Orlan-30, Orlan-50) |
| MTOW (kg) | 35 |
| Operators | Russian Armed Forces |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 2 |
| Propulsion | Single piston engine (pusher propeller) |
| Range (km) | 300 |
| Wingspan (m) | 3.4 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Restricted |
| Launch method | Catapult |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (waypoint navigation) |
| Endurance (min) | 480 |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Max payload (kg) | 8 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 170 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, IR camera, Laser designator |
| Production status | In service / production |
| Combat radius (km) | 120 |
| Notable engagements | Laser designation for Krasnopol guided rounds in Ukraine |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5000 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop), Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |