The Ukrainian "Blyskavka-2" drone will get a new reconnaissance version

The Ukrainian company “Blyskavka” has announced the development of a new variant of its “Blyskavka-2” drone. This is a reconnaissance version of the drone that can be quickly reconfigured right in the field.

The company’s founder, known by the call sign “Professor,” spoke about the new project in an interview with “Military.” According to him, the idea is to create a modular kit that will allow the operator to independently convert the strike drone into a reconnaissance drone. “The first test flight is scheduled for August 20,” the developer said.

The reconnaissance version kit will include a SIYI ZR10 FPV camera, modified wings, and, if necessary, a parachute. The parachute will be needed in cases where the drone is intended for reuse after completing a mission. The cost of this modification is expected to be approximately $2,000–$3,000. For comparison, the strike version of the “Blyskavka-2” costs about $900.

However, even the reconnaissance configuration, according to the developers’ vision, is not meant to be merely “eyes” on the battlefield. The company wants the drone to be capable of attacking a stationary target after completing a reconnaissance mission. “I see that the Shark is good, the Stork is great, but the problem is that they lack active protection… We need to build something we won’t mind losing,” explained “Professor.”

According to him, its relatively low cost should be one of the new drone’s main advantages. While expensive reconnaissance systems are often treated with the utmost care, a cheaper drone can be deployed more boldly, even in dangerous areas. During the interview, the developer also mentioned the use of “Blyskavka” drones from Vyriy, equipped with Starlink terminals. These drones are used to correct artillery fire and transmit information in real time.

At the same time, the team does not currently plan to actively develop other variants of the drone. According to “Professor,” due to the limited number of specialists, they have to focus only on the most critical areas. “I need to channel these people’s energy in a focused way, working as narrowly as possible to achieve the best possible result… The ‘Blyskavka’ miner is a separate project, the ‘Blyskavka’ reconnaissance drone is a separate project, the ‘Blyskavka’ mother drone is a separate project, and the ‘Blyskavka’ relay drone is a separate project,” he said.

Separately, the developer drew attention to another problem of modern warfare. According to him, Ukrainian reconnaissance drones are increasingly becoming targets for Russian anti-aircraft drones, which significantly shortens their flight times.

That is why the company sees great potential in creating inexpensive, multi-purpose drones that can not only conduct reconnaissance but also carry out strike missions. If the project passes testing successfully, the “Blyskavka-2” could become an even more versatile tool for the Ukrainian military. This was reported by the founder of the company “Professor” in

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