Ukrainian MilTech company Vyriy has added a cruise control mode to its drones, allowing them to continue flying even if communication with the operator is lost.
Developed at the request of the military, the feature increases UAV resistance to electronic interference and boosts the likelihood of mission completion during temporary loss of control.
The company said the technology does not increase the drone’s cost.
The mode enables autonomous maintenance of speed and altitude, allowing the drone to maintain a stable trajectory during a communication outage. Once control is restored, the operator can adjust course and altitude.
This function allows drones to traverse areas affected by both friendly and enemy electronic warfare systems.
Vyriy Drone representatives shared with Miltarnyi that drones can remain in cruise control mode until the battery is fully depleted.
“Cruise is a simple modification implemented as a new flight mode, similar to AIR or ANGL, and is activated with one click, so it does not require additional training,” company representatives added.
The update is implemented at the flight controller level and will be included as a standard feature on all aircraft starting December 1.
Key functions of the mode include:
- Automatic maintenance of speed and altitude;
- Trajectory stabilization during communication loss;
- Ability to pass through zones affected by friendly and enemy electronic warfare;
- Precise course correction after control is restored;
- Reduced energy consumption to extend mission duration;
- Lower risk of uncontrolled crashes or equipment loss.
Vyriy Drone engineers said the update will improve overall drone efficiency by about 20%.
Previously, the company developed the Veresen (September) mothership drone, which deploys FPV drones deep behind enemy lines and scouts targets for them.
