At a round table in the State Duma, Alexey Buevich, Deputy Head of Rosaviatsiya, reported that the level of technological independence in the Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry is 37%.
By 2030, this figure should reach 81%. However, despite the current results, there are also positive trends: the total number of UAVs in Russia increased by 41% in 2024.
If we consider the growth by weight category, the number of devices weighing from 250 grams to 30 kg increased by 26%, and devices weighing over 30 kg increased by 187%. This indicates a significant increase in the number of larger UAVs that can be used for more complex and diverse tasks.
The production volume of civilian UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) in 2024, excluding educational drones and UAVs for the needs of the Russian military, increased by more than 2.5 times. As part of reverse engineering tools, 119 component elements are being developed for payloads, which also contributes to strengthening technological independence in this area.
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