In Latvia, the startup Ardlat, created with the support of the private fund Ardelta, is developing and manufacturing FPV drones with fiber-optic control for the needs of the Ukrainian military. A distinctive feature of these drones is the presence of their own spools with cables of varying lengths—from 5 to 45 kilometers—as well as special communication modules. Most of the Ardlat drones produced have already been delivered to Ukraine, and the total number of unmanned systems received by the Armed Forces of Ukraine is approaching 1,000 units.
This is reported by Business • Media
Localization of Engine Production for Drones in Ukraine
According to Igor Fedirka, a representative of the Ukrainian Arms Council, at least two Ukrainian companies have already established a full production cycle for power units for long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. The in-house production covers all stages—from pressure casting to final assembly. This approach allows for the rapid adaptation of engines for various tasks and drone models, which is crucial for military needs. However, currently, the capacities of these enterprises are still insufficient to fully supply the army with the necessary number of engines.
Ukrainian UAV Developers Entering the International Market
The Ukrainian company DroneUA, which specializes in solutions in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and robotics, has opened a new office in London. According to DroneUA founder Valerii Yakovenko, the choice of the British capital is not accidental:
“Britain best understands the role of Ukrainian engineers in the development of modern technologies.”
He also added that the British office has now joined the American representation of the company, marking another step towards the globalization of Ukrainian business and technologies.