A breakthrough in Ukrainian drone innovation is taking shape as 3DTech, a domestic manufacturer of FPV drones, officially announced the start of serial production of 25 km and 30 km fiber-optic coils for unmanned aerial systems. According to the company, the new coils have successfully passed internal tests and are now entering preliminary certification for deployment with Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Key Features and Advantages
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Range: 30 kilometers — the longest range currently achieved by a Ukrainian-made fiber-optic FPV coil.
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Localization: 100% of the manufacturing and winding process is done in Ukraine; only the raw materials are imported.
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Reliability: Unlike many imported Chinese coils, which often contain hidden factory defects, 3DTech’s coils undergo full quality control at every stage of production.
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Battlefield Benefit: Enhanced coil quality and longer range directly address the operational demands of Ukrainian frontline troops.
“Chinese coils often come with defects that are extremely difficult to identify. Our localized winding process significantly improves quality and reduces failure rates,” — said Oleksiy Zhulinsky, CEO of 3DTech.
Why This Matters
With most existing FPV fiber-optic drones limited to 20 km ranges, the introduction of 30 km coils meets a critical battlefield need. The new products are expected to expand drone operational capacity for long-distance surveillance and precision strikes — particularly vital in contested and electronically jammed environments.
Codification and Deployment Timeline
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Testing for codification is planned for early May.
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Once approved, the new coils will be formally cleared for combat use by the Ukrainian military.
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The move follows the successful codification in January of five other FPV drone models by 3DTech under the "Predator REBOFF" series (10–20 km range).
Industry Outlook
Other players in the Ukrainian drone ecosystem, such as Ptakhi Magyar, have reported FPV drones reaching 41 km, but largely rely on imported coils. By contrast, 3DTech’s domestic approach aims to scale production securely and independently, with expectations that output could reach 1,000 drones per month.
Conclusion
The deployment of 30 km fiber-optic coils marks another important step in Ukraine’s ongoing transformation into a combat-proven hub for drone warfare technologies. As the demand for long-range, jamming-resistant FPV drones increases, Ukraine’s domestic production capabilities continue to rise to meet the challenge.
