The Ministry of Defence has approved the upgraded Baton Optic strike UAV for deployment within Ukraine’s Defence Forces. This fibre-optic-guided FPV drone delivers precision strikes at ranges beyond 30 km.
Its effective strike range surpasses that of similar multicopters. This enables its use, in particular, against enemy tube artillery, including the 122 mm howitzer 2A18 (D-30) and the 152 mm howitzer 2A65 Msta-B, among others.
Beyond countering enemy artillery, the drone’s combat payload is sufficient to defeat light armour, tactical vehicles, and field fortifications.
The Baton Optic drone features fiber-optic control and video transmission channels that are fully protected against electronic warfare (EW) systems. The drone is equipped with high-performance electric motors, a reinforced frame, and high-capacity batteries.
The upgraded Baton Optic drone remains effective during the day, at night, and in low-visibility conditions.