Ukraine presented the SH-2 reconnaissance drone with a flight range of up to 60 km and resistance to electronic warfare

A Ukrainian startup presented the SH-2 tactical unmanned system at the Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition. "Militarnyi" writes about this.

According to a company representative, the device is capable of staying in the air for up to three hours and performing reconnaissance missions at a distance of up to 60 km. Backup communication channels are provided for operation in electronic warfare conditions.

The drone is equipped with a gyro-stabilized camera with a 30x optical and 140x hybrid zoom. The launch is carried out manually, without additional settings. The weight of the device is about 10 kg. Landing is performed by landing on the body without a parachute. SH-2 does not depend on GPS - the interactive navigation system allows you to return to a given point even if you lose control.

The autopilot, adapted from the commercial version for military needs, supports waypoint routing and changes in speed and altitude during flight. The drone's cruising speed is about 19 m/s, maximum speed is up to 30 m/s. Operating altitude is 3–3.5 km, wind resistance is up to 17 m/s.

The communication system includes three types of channels. Telemetry is transmitted via a low-frequency channel optimized for field conditions, and video is transmitted via a proprietary digital system in 1060p format with two encrypted streams. A crew of three operators is recommended for efficient operation. Training for beginners lasts three weeks, for experienced operators - 1-2 weeks.

The share of Ukrainian components is currently small, but it is planned to localize the production of motors, electronics, and optics. The current capacity allows for the production of less than 100 devices per year. However, the cost of the drone is several times lower than that of older, similar models of competitors, thanks to the use of ready-made commercial components.

The SH-2 is already being supplied to individual combat units, and in the future, landing automation and improvements to sensors and communication systems are planned.

We previously wrote that at the Defense Tech Valley 2025 exhibition, the German company Stark Defence presented the Virtus strike drone, which is already in use in Ukraine.