More than 400 companies in the Russian Federation are engaged in the production and development of civilian drones.

In recent years, Russia has seen an active development of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. Currently, more than 400 companies are engaged in the production and development of drones, which indicates significant interest in this area. As part of the state program until 2030, it is planned to create 48 centers for the development of unmanned technologies, which should contribute to further growth and innovation in this area.

Thus, during the recent presidential meeting in Samara , dedicated to the development of unmanned aircraft systems, key aspects were voiced concerning the current state and prospects of this industry in Russia:

// Competitiveness of domestic drones. Today, fully Russian drones cannot compete with foreign analogues, in particular, with Chinese ones, due to the high cost of domestic components. Manufacturers of components produce them in small volumes, which does not allow them to reduce prices to a competitive level. To increase production volumes, stable sales of products are necessary, but the domestic market is not yet able to provide such sales.

// Creating a robotics industry. It is important not to limit ourselves to the task of creating only the UAS industry, but to consider a broader perspective - the formation of a full-fledged robotics industry. This includes not only flying drones, but also land, water, underwater, and space systems. The development of multifunctional payloads for these devices will significantly expand their scope of application.

// Controlling different types of drones. This raises the question of the advisability of narrow specialization in UAS, when the possibilities of robotics are much broader.

// Application areas. Currently, there are three main areas of drone use: monitoring (including for military purposes), transportation (delivery of goods and ammunition) and agriculture (for example, heavy aircraft). However, many potential areas can now be identified, such as construction and repair, where drones can perform tasks such as washing windows, painting facades and other work.

// Building large-scale manufacturing. The key to building a full-fledged industry is building factories that are two or three steps away from the final product. This includes mass production of standard components such as controllers, motors, frames, and batteries. At a deeper level, it is necessary to establish production of key components such as stators, rotors, and chips.

// Flexibility and ability to adapt to market needs. The final stage does not require the creation of large corporations. Drone developers and manufacturers can be represented by many small firms. This creates the value of flexibility and adaptability, allowing manufacturers to quickly respond to changes in market needs and develop a variety of drone models with different payloads.

// Industry management. The main task is to develop effective mechanisms for industry management based on the coordination and implementation of industry-wide standards, rather than on direct agreements with manufacturers, which is a common practice at present.

According to the Government, for the successful development of the unmanned aircraft systems industry in Russia, a comprehensive approach to the creation and support of production is needed, as well as the active implementation of innovative solutions and standards, which will ensure the competitiveness of domestic products on the global market.

Securika Moscow 2025: Innovative solutions for the industry at the exhibition "UAVs and anti-UAV protection equipment"

Participation in the International Exhibition Securika Moscow, dedicated to technical security equipment and safety and fire protection, both as an exhibitor and as a visitor, is an excellent opportunity to make a name for yourself and find new clients and business partners.

Players in the UAV market can present new equipment, technologies and services at the “UAVs and Anti-UAV Defense” exhibition at Securika Moscow 2025.

For example, such manufacturers of UAV solutions as YUMIRS, FSUE Russian Broadcasting and Alert Networks, Diagnostics M LLC, STK Group, Karneev Systems, Scientific and Production Association Kilowatt have already confirmed their participation in Securika Moscow 2025!

In addition, the following have already taken part in the Securika Moscow 2024 exhibition in the “UAVs and Methods of Combating UAVs” exposition: Prime Radar Technologies, YUMIRS, Russian Broadcasting and Alert Networks Federal State Unitary Enterprise, Shvabe Holding, ESTER Solutions, Diagnostics M LLC, Free Cooperation Network, STILSOFT, Spetslab, and Special Control Technologies.

Several thousand specialists have already pre-registered to see the future exhibition!

It is worth noting that 93% of the total number of visitors influence purchasing decisions, and 64% hold management positions. Due to this, communication between potential partners is significantly simplified.

Also, as part of the business program of the Securika Moscow 2025 exhibition, a session dedicated to the fight against unmanned aerial vehicles will be held. The agenda includes safety at height: the latest threats, approaches to the implementation and registration of UAV detection and counteraction systems in industry. Co-organizer of the session: Kaspersky Antidrone .

New Section: "UAVs and Anti-UAV Protection" at Securika Moscow 2025!