Ukrainian company BlueBird Tech has unveiled a new version of its fixed-wing “Bebradron” UAV. The new modification has no warhead but can carry a payload of up to 2 kg, Oboronka writes.
The Bebradron-M is remotely operated. It has a cruising speed of 70 km/h and a maximum speed of up to 115 km/h. It can fly for up to 25 minutes, has a range of up to 30 km, and operates at altitudes of 200–700 meters.
The name Bebradron was not chosen by chance. It comes from the Ukrainian joke from a meme “nyukhai bebru” (“sniff the bebra”), a humorous euphemism hinting at the male genitalia.
What is such a small drone used for?
The specialized version is designed to train pilots and interceptor-drone operators and to practice scenarios for shooting down aerial targets using a real UAV.
The Bebradron-M can also be used to simulate a decoy target during exercises aimed at countering aerial reconnaissance.
The company said foil materials can be applied to the drone’s wings to increase its radar signature. This creates an additional radar return, allowing operators to practice scenarios involving multiple aerial targets.
What does the Bebradron-M lack?
The standard fixed-wing UAV configuration includes a low-light camera, analog video link, 915 MHz control system and a 6S3P battery.
The Bebradron-M, however, lacks cruise control or navigation systems.
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Since the beginning of 2026, 413 unmanned aerial systems have been approved for use by Ukraine’s Defense Forces. This is more than in 2025 and 2024, according to Ukraine’s Defense Ministry. Almost all of the newly codified drones are Ukrainian-made.
Among them is the Dovbush T40, a drone built to reach the deepest parts of Russia, designed for deep reconnaissance and precision strikes against distant Russian targets.
