Dronobus — Brief Overview
Dronobus is presented as a ground-based robotic hardware-software complex developed by the Russian Scientific and Technical Center “Kornei”, designed to transport and launch drones controlled via fiber-optic cable. The main idea is to replace or supplement radio links with wired optical communication — reducing vulnerability to jamming and electronic warfare.
The system was showcased at an industry forum, and publicly available materials from the manufacturer (supplemented by news articles) mention basic operational parameters: the platform can carry payloads of up to ~150 kg, travel up to 10 km with a deployed fiber-optic cable, and launch drones reportedly capable of reaching ~15 km from the launch point. Detailed technical data (exact drone models, fiber type, platform speed, cable spool mechanism, field test results) have not been released yet.
Advantages: resistance to radio-frequency jamming, ability to maintain a stable FPV feed over fiber. Limitations: dependency on the mechanical integrity and length of the cable, risk of fiber breakage (mechanical damage), and terrain restrictions on platform movement.
Technical Data — Dronobus (STC “Kornei”)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name (presentation) | “Dronobus” (rugged hardware-software complex) |
| Manufacturer / developer | Scientific and Technical Center (STC) “Kornei” |
| Primary purpose | Transport and launch of UAV / FPV drones; alternatively cargo delivery; control link via fiber optic cable |
| Control link | Fiber-optic cable (wired connection instead of radio — jamming-resistant) |
| Max. platform range (reported) | Up to 10 km (platform can reportedly travel ~10 km before launching drones) |
| Drone range after launch (reported) | Up to 15 km from the launch point (claimed in press articles) |
| Payload capacity | Up to 150 kg (for cargo transport instead of drones) |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +40 °C (advertised as all-season operation) |
| Status (publicly known) | Showcased at the forum “Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future”; public info limited — likely a concept / early-stage product |
| Additional notes | No published details on fiber type (single-mode / multi-mode), drone specifications, max. platform speed, spool/unspool system, cable durability, etc. |
Sources (selected news & press articles)
- TASS — “Russia unveils ‚Dronobus‘ complex…”
- Defence Blog — Russia develops fiber-optic drone launch vehicle
- TopWar — report on “Dronobus”
- VPK.name — parameter summary and commentary
- Focus.ua — “Dronobus”: description and potential issues
- AI-News — short report on the unveiling
Note: public sources provide only limited technical details; this article is based on available press information and manufacturer’s public statements.
