Inside Ukraine’s defence tech: how unmanned aerial vehicles are made

Ukraine has become a proving ground for cutting-edge weapons, and especially this is apparent in the rapid advancement of drone technology. To gain a deeper understanding of Ukraine’s growing drone capabilities, journalists from RFI recently visited Skyeton.

“Skyeton is actually a drone-manufacturing hub for the Ukrainian armed forces” with its facilities scattered across secret locations. 

Here, engineers and technicians design and assemble UAVs that play a crucial role in the nation’s defence.

The company’s leadership emphasized the importance of domestic drone production, allowing Ukraine to quickly adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the war.

Check out the RFI’s in-depth report, where they explore the technologies shaping the future of Ukraine’s defence: https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240312-ukraine-s-drone-industry-seeks-to-tip-scales-against-russia

Here is a video made at Skyeton’s facility: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20240312-ukraine-s-drone-industry-seeks-to-tip-scales-against-russia