A multi-rotor drone has been developed in Novosibirsk for the rapid deployment of a secure communication line. During the flight, the device unwinds the optical cable and lays an aerial physical line of up to 20 km.
The drone and line laying are controlled via an optical channel from a ground station, without the use of radio communication - this reduces the risk of interception and interference. After landing, the operator connects a communication node that provides Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi, IP-telephony, and interfaces for radios and headsets.
According to the project engineer Ivan Mikhlin, he is not aware of any analogues to this complex. The system is designed to organize reliable communication in areas where conventional communication is unavailable for technical or natural reasons, including for evacuation or emergency assistance.
The drone's components are accessible and easily replaceable. Mass production is planned for approximately 2026. The main advantages are stealth and channel protection, which makes the system useful in special operations, during accidents, and in conditions of strong electromagnetic interference.
The Novosibirsk development was presented at the forum «Technoprom-2025», which takes place from August 27 to 30 in Novosibirsk.
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