The AFU uses the British ULTRA UAV with a payload of up to 100kg and the ability to fly up to 1,000km.

The Ukrainian army has in service British Uncrewed Low Cost Transport (ULTRA) cargo UAVs.

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The information was shared by the publication Janes. According to the source, the AFU has been using the drones since 2023. The supplier of the UAVs was the British government. The drones were given to Ukraine as military aid.

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Uncrewed Low Cost Transport (ULTRA) is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed to perform transport tasks at minimal cost. The main purpose of ULTRA is to provide efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods to hard-to-reach areas. These drones can be used for a variety of tasks including humanitarian missions, supplying remote military bases and commercial deliveries.

ULTRA is characterised by simplicity of design and operation, which reduces the cost of production and maintenance. The drones have a maximum take-off weight of 450kg and a 100kg internal cargo bay. They can fly up to 1,000 kilometres.

Source: Janes