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Ptero-SM (Птеро-СМ)

AFM-Servers · Russia

Multi-purpose lightweight fixed-wing UAV of the AFM-Servers Ptero family for automatic-mode aerial photography day and night. Uses a four-stroke gasoline engine for long endurance; catapult-launched, parachute recovery, composite monocoque fuselage.

CountryRussia
SubtypeISR/survey UAV
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassMini
ClassificationTactical/civil multipurpose UAV
MissionReconnaissance, Aerial photography, Survey, Monitoring
VariantsPtero family
MTOW (kg)20
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston/ICE
Wingspan (m)3
Export statusOffered for export
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)480
Recovery methodParachute
Max payload (kg)5
Max speed (km/h)170
Standard sensorsEO camera, 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
PropulsionICE – petrol
Range / enduranceShort range (50–150 km)
Signature / detectabilityGNSS-dependent, RCS – small
Speed regimeHigh (150–400 km/h)
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.