In 2026, production of the "BAS S 80 Agro" unmanned aerial vehicle (the S-80 agricultural drone) in Russia is planned to increase to 500 units, it was reported at an exhibition on the development of autonomous transport held with the participation of President Vladimir Putin. In 2027, production will amount to about 700 vehicles, while by the end of 2025, 300 units had been manufactured.
"BAS S 80 Agro" is a multicopter for agriculture used for field treatment, fertilizer application, and seed sowing. The drone helps increase yields, prevents excessive soil compaction, and saves crop protection products and water. The vehicle's payload reaches 40 kg, flight range is up to 3 km, and processing speed is up to 18 hectares per hour. Production of the agricultural drones has been organized at the facilities of the company "Transport budushchego" in the Samara and Belgorod regions.
The S-80 agricultural drone became the first helicopter-type BAS in Russia to receive a type certificate from Rosaviatsiya. Certification confirms the safety of the design and makes it possible to supply the drones for export.
In 2030, serial production is planned to begin for the "Dontekh" unmanned hybrid tractor, which successfully passed field trials in 2025. The machine is intended for the agro-industrial and logging sectors, increases labor productivity, reduces the cost of owning equipment, and solves the problem of staff shortages. By 2035, output of the "Dontekh" will amount to 150 units per year.
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- Rosaviatsiya certified the first agrotechnical S-80 drone
