Aircraft & UAVs

Shmavik

Shmavik is a Ukrainian multirotor reconnaissance UAV developed by Reactive Drone during the Russia-Ukraine War as a domestic alternative to the DJI Mavic. The system is configured for front-line surveillance, jamming-resistant communications, and live video transmission for Ukrainian users.

Russia-Ukraine WarUkraine

Conflict side: Ukraine
Built by: Reactive Drone
Built in: Ukraine

Shmavik, Multirotor reconnaissance UAV, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: Reconnaissance drone Shmavik

Profile

Type: Multirotor reconnaissance UAV
Conflict side: Ukraine
Origin: Ukraine
Service note: Introduced during the Russia-Ukraine War

UAV reconnaissancesurveillanceelectronic warfare

Service History

In service: Certified for integration into Ukraine's Armed Forces in 2024
Used by: Ukrainian Armed Forces
Wars: Russia-Ukraine War

Production History

Designer: Reactive Drone
Designed: 2024
Built by: Reactive Drone
Built in: Ukraine
Produced: 2024-present

Specifications

Operational range: 15 km+
Flight duration: Up to 60 min
Payload: Up to 1 kg with dump system
Maximum speed: 25 m/s
Maximum flight altitude: Up to 1500 m
Weight: 1.4 kg without battery; 2.4 kg with battery
Communications: Dual-channel interference-resistant control and video transmission

Conflict Usage

Russia-Ukraine War: Side: UkraineRole: Front-line reconnaissance UAVreconnaissance UAV
In the Russia-Ukraine War, Reactive Drone says Shmavik is intended for frontline reconnaissance and live video transmission, and United24 Media says it was certified for integration into Ukraine's Armed Forces.

Shmavik Images

Shmavik, Multirotor reconnaissance UAV, Aircraft & UAVs - view 1 — Source: Reconnaissance drone Shmavik

Shmavik, Multirotor reconnaissance UAV, Aircraft & UAVs - view 2 — Source: Reconnaissance drone Shmavik

Shmavik, Multirotor reconnaissance UAV, Aircraft & UAVs - view 3 — Source: Reconnaissance drone Shmavik

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Sources

Reconnaissance drone ShmavikPublisher: Reactive Drone UA | Note: Supports Shmavik's manufacturer background, reconnaissance role, technical specifications, and image provenance on the official product page. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Ukraine develops Mavic drone alternatives after China restricts exportsPublisher: The New Voice of Ukraine | Note: In the Russia-Ukraine War, this source says Shmavik is intended for frontline reconnaissance operations and live video transmission from combat zones, which supports the conflict-use note. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Ukraine Unveils Combat-Ready Alternative to Mavic Drone For Its MilitaryPublisher: UNITED24 Media | Note: In the Russia-Ukraine War, this source says Shmavik was certified by Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and set to be integrated into the Armed Forces, supporting the conflict-use note. | Accessed: 2026-06-22