Koschey (military UAV)

2025: Production Launch

In early November 2025, it became known that the Russian company Aviron organized the production of heavy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Koschey family, designed to carry out a wide range of tasks in the military sphere and in various industries. The drone, depending on the modification, is capable of transporting over 300 kg of cargo.

According to the Vedomosti newspaper, referring to information received from the press service of the National Technology Initiative (NTI) Project Support Fund, the drone was made according to a multicopter scheme. It has a carrying capacity of 50 kg to 320 kg. Cruising speed reaches 80 km/h.

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Фото: "Aviron"

A feature of the device is the "distributed power system": in the event of a failure of one or more engines, the drone retains the ability to control landing at a distance of up to 35-40 km from the take-off point. Control is carried out through a secure communication system of own design "Peppa."

The Koschey family of drones also includes modifications with a carrying capacity of 5 to 80 kg. They are able to function at an altitude of up to 2500 meters. The speed of horizontal flight is up to 120 km/h. "Koschey" operates on an on-board power grid with a rated voltage of 45 to 49 V. It is emphasized that the design uses advanced materials and components that ensure reliability and safety of operation. Production localization is 80%.

Koschey drones can be used to transport a variety of goods in areas inaccessible to traditional vehicles. Among the main areas of application are the defense sector, agriculture and industrial logistics. The project became part of the promising portfolio of the NTI project support fund after passing the acceleration program.^[1]

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