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A Ukrainian company is launching mass production of its own analogue of the Chinese DJI quadcopter, popular among the military Mavic.
As Forbes reports, it was created by a Ukrainian company that has been serially producing drones for various purposes since 2017. In particular – bomber copters. Its name and names of representatives are not indicated due to military risks.
Why “Shmavik”?
As the publication says, the name “shmavik” was suggested by “one very respected person in the country, and the team liked this name.”
But it has been in use by the Ukrainian military for so long. Since 2014, all light reconnaissance drones have been called “Shmaviks” at the front, regardless of their origin.
Cost
The cost of development fluctuates around $500,000.
It is known that it took a year to create such drones. In February 2024, the drone was tested in conditions of active radio interference.
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The company has now produced more than 300 drones.
Before the first of June, the company plans to launch the first production line in the amount of 500 pieces per month. The plan by the end of summer is to reach production of 2500 “pieces” per month.
The company is also building a production facility in Poland, where they will produce components for the drone.
As stated by the company's CEO, the planned production capacity of both sites allows the production of up to 5,000 drones monthly.
The price of the “shmavik” set is similar to the Chinese one – about $3500.
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Package includes:
- case with drone;
- smart remote control with 10-inch screen;
- five batteries;
- four spare propellers;
- charging station;
- cables;
- repair tools.
Technical characteristics
Advantages
- The design of the Shmavik is resistant to damage, it can be repaired and serviced in the field.
- The drone also has a standard release system for installing two ammunition of 500 g each.
- With maximum load it can fly for 35 minutes within a radius of 15 km on one battery, without ammunition – 75-80 minutes depending on flight conditions.
- The most important advantage of the Shmavik is its protection from enemy electronic warfare: “the drone constantly changes the frequencies on which it operates.”
- The drone's navigation system is based on a GNSS receiver and a directional GNSS antenna.
- The receiver cuts out false data and, if necessary, if it is impossible to resist, turns off satellite operation and switches the drone to manual control mode, explains a company representative.
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