The latest Russian interceptor drone "Yolka" has several limitations. The drone cannot be used in rainy weather or at night, according to the Western publication Defence blog.
Its effective range is approximately 3 kilometers, with a claimed speed of up to 200 km/h. The system is designed to operate in winds up to 8 meters per second.
The drone engages targets moving at speeds up to 80 km/h. The author of Defence blog claims that the "Yolka" drone is less effective in high cloud cover and direct sunlight. If it loses its target, it ascends to a height of up to 50 meters.
The UAV airframe is made from carbon fiber components printed on a 3D printer. The design features front wings and side fairings that provide stability and maneuverability.
The onboard electronics include various boards, including a gyroscope, a Hall sensor (which converts magnetic induction into electrical voltage), and a power management unit. These systems are responsible for flight control and stabilization, as well as power distribution.
The optical system consists of interchangeable lenses, a head camera board, and mounting elements. This configuration is needed for tracking targets.
The power plant consists of:
- Skystars KOKO RS 2275 1950KV motor
- Skystars KM60A AM32 speed controller
- BLUEARROW D0576 HS MG HV servo
The "Yolka" is equipped with a Gaoneng GNB2200 6S battery and four iFlight Nazgul 5R V2 propellers. The developers have implemented an Igolka digital signal processor with a built-in AI module in the drone.
A Defence blog source claims that the drone is produced at a factory in Moscow in 2 configurations. The first is without a warhead for kinetic interception of the target, the second is with a fragmentation warhead (HE-Frag) weighing 360 g.