In early January 2024, Russia is launching the first domestic production of unmanned drones for fighting fires.
The "Infitech" corporation is creating a scientific and production complex on the basis of the technology park, which will initially produce from one thousand to three thousand drones per year.
Production and testing will be deployed in the suburbs of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. At least six modifications are known:
● "Kaplya" – a light drone for fire reconnaissance with four attachable modules;
● "Groza" – a drone for fighting fire with a 25-liter fire extinguishing bomb;
● "Burya" – a drone for fighting fire with two 25-liter fire extinguishing bombs;
● "Liven" – a drone for fighting fire with four high-explosive bombs with powder;
● "Cyclone" – a drone with an emergency hammer for breaking windows and a fire hose for extinguishing fire;
● "Perun" – a helicopter-type drone with an emergency hammer and a 20 kg powder fire extinguisher.
The management of "Infitech" did not explain whether they are Russian developments, or whether some foreign prototype was taken as a basis. It is also not yet known whether the Ministry of Emergency Situations will join this project as the main interested party in drones for fire liquidation.
In addition to fire-fighting UAVs, "Infitech" will produce drones for cargo delivery, video surveillance and monitoring. The enterprise may cost about 2 billion rubles.
