The Russian fiber optic drone "Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky" is the most effective FPV drone in the world. This is reported on the website of the Russian government following the visit of Denis Manturov to the Novgorod region.

"Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky"
"Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky"

The First Deputy Prime Minister visited one of the production sites of fiber optic drones.

The drone, developed in the Novgorod land, was first used in August 2024 and today is the most effective FPV drone in the world in terms of cost/effectiveness of use.
Government of the Russian Federation

"Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky" was also equipped with an automated reporting system that allows you to analyze the work of operators. With its help, you can keep statistics on the effectiveness of combat use of UAVs.

Earlier www1.ru reported that the first footage of the flight of the latest "Geran-2" at a huge altitude appeared.

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