The ZALA 421-22 (marketed as ZALA T-22) is a small Russian helicopter/multirotor-type VTOL UAV by ZALA Aero Group for aerial survey, laser scanning and cargo delivery. It is a foldable eight-rotor platform that can be tube-stowed, weighs about 2 kg with a 0.5 kg payload.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | VTOL multirotor (octocopter) UAV |
| Role | Survey / VTOL ISR / logistics |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Class I (micro/mini) |
| Classification | Micro/mini VTOL UAS |
| Mission | aerial survey, laser scanning / LiDAR, cargo delivery, reconnaissance |
| Datalink | interference-resistant radio C2 |
| Variants | ZALA T-22 / 421-22 |
| MTOW (kg) | 2 |
| Operators | Russian users |
| Frame type | Octocopter |
| Propulsion | electric (8 rotors) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Russian-origin; sanctioned entity |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | autonomous return-to-launch; tolerant of single-rotor failure |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Max payload (kg) | 0.5 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, LiDAR/laser scanner |
| Production status | In production / development |