Heavy-Lift Cargo / Resupply UAV
Rotary-Wing UAVThreat: MediumOpen-Source Referenced
Large multirotor or helicopter-type UAV designed for logistics and battlefield resupply. Delivers ammunition, medical supplies, and equipment to forward positions without risking personnel on dangerous supply routes.
Technical Specifications
range
20–100 km
speed
60–100 km/h
payload
20–200 kg
endurance
30–90 min
frequency
Military encrypted datalink
cost Estimate
$50,000–$500,000
altitude
Up to 3,000 m
weight
50–500 kg
Tactical Roles
Resupply
Advantages
- + Reduces risk to logistics personnel
- + Can reach isolated or cut-off positions
- + Operates day and night
- + No road infrastructure needed
- + Fast turnaround for urgent resupply
Disadvantages
- − Large size makes detection easy
- − High-value target: expensive to lose
- − Limited payload vs ground vehicles
- − Loud acoustic signature
- − Expensive to acquire and maintain
Real-World Usage
- ▸ China developing heavy-lift UAVs for military logistics
- ▸ Ukraine testing supply drones for isolated trench positions
- ▸ US military exploring autonomous aerial resupply programs
Counters This Drone
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Counter-UAS Radar SystemHighAcoustic Detection SystemHighCyber Takeover / Protocol ExploitationHighRF Detection / Spectrum AnalyzerHighProgrammable Airburst Cannon (30/35/40mm)HighPassive Bistatic / Multistatic RadarHighIntegrated C-UAS Battle Management (Sensor Fusion)HighRF Jamming SystemMediumGPS Spoofing / Navigation WarfareMediumLaser Directed Energy WeaponMediumInterceptor Drone (Drone-on-Drone)MediumDirectional EW Rifle / Jammer GunMediumMANPADS (Stinger/Igla class)MediumC-UAS Autocannon / Dedicated AA GunMediumHigh-Power Microwave (HPM)MediumMedium/Long-Range SAM SystemMediumLocalized EMP DeviceMediumDecoys / Signature ManagementMediumAI Vision Detection (EO/IR)MediumMan-Portable EW BackpackMediumNet-Carrying Interceptor DroneMediumPassive RF GeolocationMediumAutomated Light C-UAS Turret / Remote Weapon StationMediumSmoke / Obscurant ScreenLowAnti-Drone Laser DazzlerLowSmart Fire-Control OpticLowAcoustic Resonance Disruption (LRAD-class)LowShotgun / Small Arms InterceptNoneNet Gun / Net LauncherNoneFiber-Optic Specific CountermeasuresNonePhysical Overhead ProtectionNoneHardened PNT / CRPA AntennaNoneAnti-FPV Net Tunnels & CurtainsNone