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Zmiy Droid 12.7

Zmiy Droid 12.7 is a Ukrainian armored unmanned ground combat system built around the Zmiy mobility platform, DevDroid's Wolly 12.7 remote weapon station, and Droid Box control software. It is designed for reconnaissance, fire support, and remote engagement in the Russia-Ukraine War while reducing exposure of infantry to FPV drones, artillery, and mine threats.

Russia-Ukraine WarUkraine

Conflict side: Ukraine
Built by: DevDroid and Rovertech
Built in: Ukraine

Zmiy Droid 12.7, Armored unmanned ground combat system, Support Equipment

Image source: Zmiy Droid 12.7 Product Page

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Type: Armored unmanned ground combat system
Conflict side: Ukraine
Origin: Ukraine
Service note: Russia-Ukraine War

ugv uncrewed reconnaissance strike wheeled

Service History

In service: Authorized for operational use by Ukraine's Defence Forces in January 2026 after codification by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
Used by: Defense Forces of Ukraine
Wars: Russia-Ukraine War

Production History

Designer: DevDroid and Rovertech
Designed: 2025-2026
Built by: DevDroid and Rovertech
Built in: Ukraine
Unit cost: Not publicly disclosed
Produced: 2025-present
Number built: Not publicly disclosed
Variants: Zmiy Droid 12.7 reconnaissance and strike UGV

Specifications

Crew: Uncrewed; operated remotely by 2 people
Armament: M2 Browning 12.7 mm machine gun in a remotely operated Wolly combat module
Range: Up to 1 km target engagement range
Mobility: Wheeled armored platform; up to 50 km range and up to 10 minutes to deploy
Sensors: Day and thermal channels with AI-assisted target acquisition and tracking

Conflict Usage

Russia-Ukraine War: Side: UkraineRole: Reconnaissance and strike ground robotreconnaissance strike
Used by Ukraine's Defence Forces in the Russia-Ukraine War after Ministry of Defence authorization for operational use; the system combines a Zmiy platform and Wolly 12.7 turret for reconnaissance, fire support, and remote engagement.

Zmiy Droid 12.7 Images

Zmiy Droid 12.7, Armored unmanned ground combat system, Support Equipment - view 1 — Source: Zmiy Droid 12.7 Product Page

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Sources

Zmiy Droid 12.7 Product PagePublisher: DevDroid | Note: Official product page for the Zmiy Droid 12.7, supporting manufacturer background, system description, specifications, and product imagery. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Ukraine's ground robot fleet expands with the addition of the Zmiy Droid 12.7 armored machine-gun systemPublisher: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine | Note: Supports Russia-Ukraine War direct conflict-use: the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine authorized the Zmiy Droid 12.7 for operational use by the Defence Forces of Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine War. | Accessed: 2026-06-22 Zmiy Droid 12.7 has passed the codification of the Ministry of Defense of UkrainePublisher: DevDroid | Note: Supports Russia-Ukraine War background and image context for the Zmiy Droid 12.7, including codification and official deployment language. | Accessed: 2026-06-22