Electrically powered helicopter-type reconnaissance UAV by NPKTs Novik-91, shown at Army-2023. Notable for fully autonomous long-duration operation with self-recharging. Reported MTOW ~30 kg, payload ~7 kg, ~1.5 h per sortie; optional EO/IR, thermal and radiation payloads.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | VTOL UAV |
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Mini |
| Classification | Military ISR UAV |
| Mission | ISR, Reconnaissance, Surveillance |
| MTOW (kg) | 30 |
| Frame type | Helicopter/VTOL |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 90 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Max payload (kg) | 7 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR camera, Thermal imager, Radiation detector |
| Production status | Prototype |
| Airframe / lift type | Single-rotor / helicopter |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |