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Ptero-E (Птеро-Е)

AFM-Servers · Russia

Electric-motor variant of the AFM-Servers Ptero family of fixed-wing reconnaissance and aerial-survey UAVs; small-series production began 2010. The Ptero-E5 carries professional aerial cameras or laser scanners.

CountryRussia
SubtypeISR/survey UAV
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassMini
ClassificationTactical/civil small UAV
MissionReconnaissance, Aerial photography, Survey, Monitoring
VariantsPtero-E5
MTOW (kg)20
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)150
Wingspan (m)3
Export statusOffered for export
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)90
Recovery methodParachute
Year introduced2010
Max payload (kg)8
Standard sensorsEO camera, Laser scanner, Thermal imager
Production statusIn production
Service ceiling (m)3000
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelWaypoint / GPS-guided
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – civilPhotography / film, Survey / mapping
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Range / enduranceMedium range (150–650 km)
Signature / detectabilityGNSS-dependent, RCS – small
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.