The Stalker XO-10 MAX is a Ukrainian single-use fiber-optic FPV drone from TechEx, listed with a 15 km range and built around the Stalker XO-10 family for time-critical precision strikes in electronic-warfare-heavy combat conditions.
In the 2014 Russia-Ukraine War, TechEx presents the Stalker XO-10 MAX as a single-use fiber-optic FPV drone in the Stalker line, while Ukraine's Ministry of Defence says Stalker XO-10 drones have been codified and actively deployed by combat units for precision strikes against enemy vehicles, equipment, and personnel at forward positions.
Role detailsTechEx presents the XO-10 MAX as a compact, single-use Stalker-family FPV drone for precision missions where launch speed and resistance to radio-frequency jamming matter.
| Area | Source-backed detail |
|---|---|
| Control link | Fiber-optic control is the defining Stalker-series feature and is presented by the Ministry of Defence as useful in heavy electronic-warfare conditions. |
| Reach | TechEx lists a 15,000 m maximum range for the XO-10 MAX, extending the compact XO-10 family beyond the baseline 10 km class discussed for earlier XO-10 drones. |
| Payload layout | The XO-10 MAX page lists a 1.5 kg maximum payload, a universal warhead mounting location, and options for thermal imaging, initiation, and target-acquisition equipment. |
| Launch tempo | Published specifications list 10 minutes for deployment and packing, plus 6 minutes to arm the drone. |
| Recognition range | TechEx lists a 150 m target detection and recognition range, matching the broader Stalker family figure discussed by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence and Online.UA. |
The Stalker fiber-optic FPV family is built around 10-inch and 15-inch airframes, with MAX versions presented by TechEx as higher-end configurations in the same product line.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
 | 10-inch front-line strike model | Ukraine's Ministry of Defence identifies the XO-10 as the Stalker family member optimized for enemy vehicles, equipment, and personnel at forward positions. |
 | 15-inch tactical-depth strike model | The Ministry of Defence describes the XO-15 as the longer-range Stalker model for rear command posts, artillery, air defense, and electronic-warfare targets. |
 | 15-inch MAX family member | TechEx presents the XO-15 MAX as a related Stalker product with fiber-optic control, extended range, and enhanced payload capacity. Sources: Stalker XO-10 MAX product page |
TechEx received its first codified sample on 25 November 2024 after starting the certification process in the fall.
Sources: TechEx production interview on Stalker drones
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence said Stalker fiber-optic FPV drones had been codified since early 2025 and were actively deployed by combat units.
Sources: Stalker drone - Tracks and strikes despite EW
TechEx published the XO-10 MAX product page, listing the MAX configuration with a 15,000 m range, 1.5 kg payload, and fiber-optic equipment options.
Sources: Stalker XO-10 MAX product page
The XO-10 MAX sits between the baseline XO-10 and the larger XO-15 branch: it keeps the compact 10-inch family identity while using the 15 km range class associated with larger Stalker models.
| Model | Catalog link | Family role |
|---|---|---|
| Stalker XO-10 | | Baseline 10-inch model for forward-position strikes against vehicles, equipment, and personnel. |
| Stalker XO-10 MAX |  | Compact MAX configuration with a published 15 km range, 1.5 kg payload, and fast setup figures. |
| Stalker XO-15 | | 15-inch model for support-zone and tactical-depth targets such as artillery, air defense, command posts, and EW systems. |
| Stalker XO-15 MAX | | Larger MAX family member that TechEx presents with extended range and enhanced payload capacity. |
