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UkrainePublished: 21 June 2026 at 19:21

Ukrainian drone maker Fire Point triples FP-1 drone range

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Fire Point has upgraded its iconic FP-1 drone, tripling its flight range.

Foto: Euromaidan Press

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Fire Point has announced a modification to its iconic FP-1 drone, increasing its operational range by three times. The company did not disclose specific technical details about the new range, but stated that the drone can now travel three times farther than before.

The FP-1 has become one of the most recognizable Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, and this upgrade could significantly expand Ukraine's ability to strike distant targets. Throughout the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has regularly used drones to attack Russian infrastructure, and this new development may further enhance drone effectiveness.

The company has not provided further information on the technologies used or whether other drone characteristics were also improved. However, this advancement highlights continuous innovation in Ukraine's defense industry as it adapts to battlefield demands.

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