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🇷🇺 RUFPVactive
Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky
Also known as: Князь Вандал Новгородский · KVN
Manufacturer: Ushkuynik Centre
First Russian-produced fiber-optic-tethered FPV. The 5-10 km optical fibre spool eliminates RF emissions, defeating Ukrainian jammers entirely.
Specifications
Category
FPV
In service since
2024
Weight
2.8 kg
Payload
1.5 kg
Range
10 km
Endurance
20 min
Speed
120 km/h
Control
fiber-optic
EW resistance
full
Autonomy
operator-in-loop
Unit cost (USD)
$1,000 – $2,000
Notable use cases
Aug 2024 onward: documented strikes on Ukrainian armour and FPV crews in Sudzha (Kursk) and Toretsk; cited as key factor in Russian gains autumn 2024.
Sources
Data confidence: 65 / 100. Catalog is in active development.