Ukrainian company Drone Fight Group has developed a remote vehicle control system called “Kaban” that makes it possible to turn ordinary vehicles into uncrewed ones. The manufacturer told Defender Media.
According to the developers, “Kaban” can be installed on different vehicle models without interfering with their design. The system supports both remote and manual control, and users can switch between the two.
The company notes that vehicles equipped with the system can be used for evacuation, cargo delivery, supplying positions and carrying out other logistical tasks at the front. The main aim of the development is to reduce the number of situations in which service personnel have to be physically present on the most dangerous sections of routes.
The system can be installed on both armoured vehicles and passenger cars.
For navigation, the operator uses a digital map on which routes can be plotted and markers set. In the event of GPS spoofing, there is an option to manually adjust navigation. The system also predicts the vehicle’s trajectory. If the connection to the vehicle is lost, “Kaban” can automatically stop it.
“The system’s main communications channel is Starlink. In addition, it supports analogue video transmission and radio control. If necessary, the vehicle can be fitted with thermal imaging cameras,” the statement said.
According to the developer, “Kaban” also provides two-way audio communication and allows remote control of lights, infrared illumination and spotlights. The system can receive information from the vehicle’s onboard computer. Among additional capabilities, the developers cite the installation of net launchers and platforms for launching drones.
The system has already been delivered to three units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces: the 3rd Army Corps, the 429th Separate Uncrewed Systems Regiment “Achilles”, and the 49th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“Kaban” is being developed with the support of the Brave1 cluster. The system has undergone combat trials and has a number of successful combat operations to its name. The developers are currently continuing to improve it, taking into account the experience of military units using the system.
- In July, it became known that the National Guard of Ukraine is testing new uncrewed logistics capabilities from the German company Quantum Systems — namely Zetros robotic lorries with autonomy kits and Mandrill ground robotic systems.