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Ptero (Птеро)

AFM-Servers · Russia

Family of lightweight multipurpose fixed-wing UAVs by AFM-Servers (since 2004) for automatic-mode aerial photography and payload carriage. Used for mapping, damage assessment, surveillance and tactical reconnaissance. Catapult-launched, parachute recovery.

CountryRussia
SubtypeISR/survey UAV
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassTactical
ClassificationCivil/dual-use ISR UAV
MissionAerial photography, Mapping/survey, Reconnaissance, Surveillance
VariantsPtero-SM, Ptero-G0, Ptero-E5
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston/ICE
Range (km)75
Export statusOffered for export
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)480
Recovery methodParachute
Year introduced2004
Max payload (kg)5
Max speed (km/h)170
Standard sensorsDigital 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
Speed regimeHigh (150–400 km/h)
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass II – Tactical (150–600 kg)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.