Ukraine tests remote drone control from Europe

A Ukrainian company successfully tested remote control of an anti-aircraft drone from a distance of 2,000 km, with the operator located abroad.

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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 14:31 UTC

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A Ukrainian company producing Sting interceptor drones has announced the successful testing of remote control for its anti-aircraft UAV at a distance of 2,000 km. Through the HORNET VISION Ctrl remote control system, an operator located abroad controlled the drone operating in Ukraine. This marks a significant increase from a previous experiment conducted at 500 km, demonstrating enhanced long-range operational capability.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00114cycle Friday, 17 April 2026 at 14:31 UTC · first reported 17 Apr