Russian corporation Hardberry RusFactor has introduced a novel unmanned aerial vehicle named Lovkiy, designed for reconnaissance work and fire adjustment. As reported by RIA Novosti, this tiltrotor drone moves with aircraft-like wings and can reach speeds up to 2.5 times faster than the fastest helicopters currently operating in the North-West region. [citation: RIA Novosti]
According to RusFactor, Lovkiy lifts off like a standard quadcopter and then accelerates autonomously, gliding through airspace in a manner similar to a small airplane while conserving energy. Its top speed is listed at 160 km/h, with bursts pushing it toward 200 km/h when mission demands arise. [citation: RusFactor release]
The company’s general director, Alexei German, asserts that no other tiltrotor-based machine on the market mirrors Lovkiy’s configuration. He notes that existing vertical takeoff and landing drones typically rely on four propellers mounted on slim pylons, with a fuselage and wings added for VTOL capability, yet they remain fundamentally quadcopters and do not reach Lovkiy’s claimed high-speed performance. [citation: RusFactor interview]
Earlier disclosures touched on stray ammunition components associated with the UJ-26 Beaver drone reportedly used by Ukrainian forces. Public information from May 2022 indicated the device is engineered with a canard aerodynamic layout that enables the UAV to maneuver around air defense coverage areas. [citation: defense brief May 2022]
There have also been distinct references to drone activity within disputed NWO territories, including aircraft variants labeled as Zhirinovsky in prior assessments. [citation: regional briefing]