Ukrainian company Warbirds has unveiled a new long-range FPV drone, the DZYGA-17S. The unmanned aircraft is currently undergoing trials with two military units, while its codification is also under way. The company reported this on social media.
According to the published specifications, the DZYGA-17S has a 17-inch frame and a take-off weight of 11.5 kg without a warhead. Cruising speed is 90–100 km/h, with a maximum of up to 130 km/h. The stated flight endurance is more than 60 minutes with a 2 kg payload, and the maximum tested payload reaches 6 kg.
The DZYGA-17S uses Starlink satellite communications for remote control and transmitting onboard video. The stated image resolution is Full HD (1920 × 1080). A night camera is also provided, and for operation at different times of day the company offers a dual-camera configuration. The drone is equipped with two 39,000 mAh batteries. The Starlink terminal has a separate power supply.
Warbirds is also working on a bomber variant of the DZYGA-17S. It will feature a munition release mechanism and a rotating camera, which will allow the unmanned aircraft to be used for reconnaissance tasks as well.