The Deadliner Q15-30 fiber-optic FPV drone, developed by the Ukrainian company Stellarion, has officially completed the codification procedure at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. This was reported on September 1, 2026 by RBC-Ukraine, citing a press release from the manufacturer. Codification means that within the coming weeks the drone will become available for order by Defense Forces units through the state procurement platforms Brave1 Market and DOT-Chain, paving the way for serial equipping of combat units with this model.
Tactical and technical specifications
The Deadliner Q15-30 is designed to carry out missions at a range of up to 30 km and is capable of carrying a payload of up to 3 kg. The autonomous flight time is at least 30 minutes, the cruise speed is 65 km/h, and the maximum speed is 110 km/h. The airframe is equipped with a camera featuring two shooting modes — day and thermal imaging — which allows the drone to be used around the clock, regardless of weather conditions and time of day. Particular attention should be paid to the option of choosing the video channel configuration: a unit can order either an analog or a digital image transmission variant, adapting the model to specific tactical tasks.
Fiber optics as a response to electronic warfare
The key advantage of the Deadliner Q15-30 is the use of a fiber-optic communication channel. Unlike radio-channel FPV drones, a fiber-optic line is virtually immune to suppression by electronic warfare (EW) means, which makes the drone resilient in conditions where traditional unmanned aircraft lose control. Against the backdrop of the fact that during August 2026 Ukrainian unmanned systems manufacturers regularly presented new FPV drone models oriented toward EW resilience, the appearance of a codified fiber-optic model with a 30 km range represents a significant step in the development of the Defense Forces' tactical aviation.
Plans to expand the lineup
A Stellarion representative stated that the company is already working on codifying Deadliner models with a range of 35 and 40 km. "We are currently working on codifying Deadliner models with a range of 35 and 40 km to give units a wider choice of drones for different combat tasks," the source stated. This indicates the manufacturer's strategic course toward forming a complete lineup of fiber-optic FPV drones covering various range tasks — from close infantry escort to strikes on distant targets.
Context: August 2026 and the boom in new FPV models
The codification of the Deadliner Q15-30 fits into a broader trend recorded in August 2026: Ukrainian unmanned systems manufacturers were massively presenting new FPV drone models against the backdrop of growing demand from the Defense Forces for equipment resilient to electronic warfare. In particular, at the end of August the company BlueBird Tech presented the modular platform "Bebradron KIT," developed based on the "Bebradron" combat glider for engineering teams that require flexibility in choosing equipment. The totality of these launches points to a systematic update of the tactical unmanned aircraft fleet ahead of the autumn-winter period of combat operations.
