The latest high-speed reconnaissance unmanned aircraft, the Supercam S180, was developed as a response to the changing conditions of drone use in the theater of military operations. This was reported by representatives of the GC "Bespilotnye sistemy" at the World Defense Show 2026 exhibition in Riyadh.
The company noted that the mass use of cheap FPV drones on the front line requires reconnaissance UAVs to have increased maneuverability and speed. Thanks to its compact size, reinforced center section, and fixed connection of the wing consoles, the Supercam S180 demonstrates high stability, precise control, and sufficient speed to evade attacks by such drones.
The exhibition also features the company’s lineup of flagship UAVs, including the Supercam S350, its main dual-use export product. The Supercam S350 is already being used in combat zones, carrying out a wide range of tasks: aerial reconnaissance at any time of day, real-time video transmission, target designation, and fire adjustment for units.
According to assessments by the Russian Ministry of Defence, this drone has the full set of tactical and technical characteristics needed to operate in difficult conditions.
All UAVs in the Supercam series can now operate in repeater mode, ensuring stable data transmission under conditions of limited radio line of sight, difficult terrain, or active electronic jamming.
The company is also developing remote-control technology that makes it possible to operate drones and payloads from virtually anywhere in the world, improving operator safety and the accuracy of information gathering for situation centers.
At the end of last year, the Group of Companies "Bespilotnye sistemy" took part for the first time in the international aerospace exhibition Dubai Airshow 2025, where it presented a lineup of domestic unmanned aircraft led by the flagship Supercam S350 and the latest high-speed reconnaissance drone Supercam S180.