Drone manufacturer TAF Industries receives codification for new Kolibri relay carrier
Drone Industry
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified the Kolibri 13 FR1 relay carrier.
The system was developed by TAF Industries at the request of, and in cooperation with, the Darknode unit of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, the developer’s press service said.
The Kolibri 13 FR1’s primary role is to extend the radio horizon and bring strike FPV drones into the area of interest.
"It improves the radio horizon in difficult terrain and environments. Say the enemy is hiding behind a slag heap, beyond several tree lines, in dense urban development where the signal for a strike kamikaze drone won’t penetrate. The pilot launches the Kolibri 13 relay carrier and relays the signal into the grid square where it’s needed," a TAF Industries representative explained.
If the link with the operator is lost, the Kolibri 13 FR1 automatically returns to the launch area.
Technical specifications of the Kolibri 13 FR1 relay carrier
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Navigation without GPS, along a preset track
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Tactical range: up to 5 km
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Optical stabilization of drone
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Flight altitude: up to 1,000 m
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Endurance: 30+ minutes
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Battery capacity: from 25,200 mAh
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Control link: ELRS / digital
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Control frequencies: up to 2,700 MHz
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Video link: digital (2.4 GHz) / analog (5.8 GHz)
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Video antenna: horn type
The key feature of TAF Industries’ relay carrier is that it is a complete package with an integrated repeater and optical stabilization that functions without GPS. The repeater itself is modular, allowing quick component swaps for the exact frequencies used by specific units.
The system operates in two modes, day and night, though for now these are two separate airframes.
TAF Industries added that Ukrainian troops are already successfully employing the system in the combat zone.
About TAF Industries
TAF Industries is a leading military-tech company developing and producing defence technologies. Since 2023, the company has been developing innovations that provide a battlefield advantage and save the lives of service members and civilians.
The company has its own R&D centre, a network of production sites, and a team of engineers who design modern solutions for the Ukrainian military.
TAF Industries currently manufactures more than 30 products, most of which are certified by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. Its lineup includes strike drones, reconnaissance systems, relay carriers, electronic warfare systems, remote-control solutions, and AI-enabled systems. FPV-drone production alone reaches up to 80,000 units per month.
