Chistulia (antidronic complex)

2024: Use in the RWT area

At the end of August 2024, it became known that Russian assault units began to use the Chistulya wearable complex in the special operation zone, designed to protect fighters from drones. The device was developed by specialists of the Central Research Institute "Cyclone" as part of the holding "Roselectronics" (part of the state corporation Rostec).

The Chistulya system is made in the form of a case with dimensions of 34 × 28 × 17 cm, and the mass does not exceed 8 kg. The product is equipped with three types of antennas with separate frequency control, emitting a powerful omnidirectional pulse. Due to this, the control and navigation channels of aircraft within a radius of up to 1 km are completely suppressed. In addition, the transfer of photo and video data from drones is blocked.

source = Rostec

After activation, the complex generates a uniform signal that overlaps the upper hemisphere. Under the influence of "Chistyuli" the drone can fall, hang on the spot or return to the take-off point - this depends on the type of UAV and its settings, as well as on the distance to the control station. The system can be powered by a mains power supply or by a built-in battery that provides autonomous operation for 100 minutes. Active cooling means allow you to operate the device without interruptions. The complex supports remote control to protect the fighter from radiation and the hit of missiles attacking radio-emitting targets.

Against the background of growing demand for means of countering UAVs, the enterprises of the holding [Roselectronics] actually work "from the wheels," developing new modifications of such equipment. Ergonomic parameters and ease of use of the product were confirmed by tactical units during the use of the device in the field, - says Alexey Kravchenko, General Director of the Central Research Institute "Cyclone[1]

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