Sting (f831995a-fc76-54e2-ab54-d62e20c859fa)
The Sting is an interceptor drone developed by the Wild Hornets group to counter the large numbers of Shahed loitering munitions used by Russia against Ukrainian cities. It features a 3D-printed, bullet-shaped aerodynamic airframe with four rotors, allowing speeds of up to 343 km/h and operations at 3,000 m altitude. The drone is equipped with Kurbas thermal imaging cameras from Odd Systems, enabling effective target detection. It has an engagement range of up to 25 km, specifically optimized for aerial interception. At an estimated cost of ~$2,100, it provides a highly cost-effective counter to Shahed drones, which cost around $35,000 each.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ukraine (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2554b52) | Country | Sting (f831995a-fc76-54e2-ab54-d62e20c859fa) | UAVs/UCAVs | 1 |
| Sting (f831995a-fc76-54e2-ab54-d62e20c859fa) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (880d14e8-0811-57ab-bd93-8e3b1aba4938) | Unknown | 1 |
| Sting (f831995a-fc76-54e2-ab54-d62e20c859fa) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (4d9347f2-2052-51c0-be43-a97ada6c400d) | Unknown | 1 |
| ukraine (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2554b52) | Country | 151 - Eastern Europe (c7cb0859-5680-4bdb-9c78-46cab3504a62) | Regions UN M49 | 2 |