{"id":33426,"date":"2026-10-16T14:44:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=33426"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:44:24","slug":"stargate-frontovi-vyprobuvannia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/science-tech\/stargate-frontovi-vyprobuvannia\/","title":{"rendered":"SkyFall has handed over StarGate for frontline trials of the evacuation of the wounded"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"news-lead\">The Ukrainian company SkyFall has handed over a prototype of the StarGate evacuation drone to the 475th Separate Assault Regiment \u2018CODE 9.2\u2019 for evaluation in frontline conditions, the Associated Press reported on 15 October. The drone was developed to evacuate the wounded from areas that are difficult or dangerous for ground vehicles to reach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"news-summary-box\">\n<p><strong>Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>StarGate has handed over the CODE 9.2 regiment for frontline evaluation.<\/li>\n<li>SkyFall claims a payload capacity of up to 150 kg and a range of up to 15 km.<\/li>\n<li>No results from actual combat evacuations have been released as yet.<\/li>\n<li>The manufacturer estimates the system\u2019s value at 50,000 dollars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The prototype has only just begun testing on the front line<\/h2>\n<p><strong>StarGate<\/strong> were handed over to the combat unit this week \u2014 regarding the agency\u2019s report on 15 October. <a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/world\/japan-buys-skyfall-interceptor-drones\/\">SkyFall<\/a> confirmed that the 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2 is evaluating the vehicle in frontline conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This refers specifically to a prototype at the early stages of testing. No data has yet been released regarding the number of actual evacuations, the system\u2019s success rate or the drone\u2019s survivability under fire.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-33426-1\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.mp4\">https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2>What features does the manufacturer claim the product has?<\/h2>\n<p>According to SkyFall, <strong>StarGate can carry up to 150 kg<\/strong>, and its one-way range is up to 15 km. The medical cabin is built around a stretcher, and the maximum speed, according to the company, reaches 105 km\/h; preparation for flight takes around 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The drone is controlled manually. The manufacturer states that its artificial intelligence features are designed to enable it to operate without GPS, particularly in the event of spoofing or jamming; Starlink and its own L-Link channel are provided for communication. In the event of a complete loss of communication, SkyFall claims that the drone will autonomously plot a route to a safe zone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>During a demonstration involving a simulated FPV attack and the operation of electronic warfare systems, StarGate deployed a net which intercepted one test drone and altered its flight path.<\/li>\n<li>This demonstration does not provide any data on the system\u2019s effectiveness against Russian FPVs in real combat conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why does a unit need air evacuation?<\/h2>\n<p>The commander of CODE 9.2, whose call sign is KVN, told the AP that ground operations usually take two to three hours to carry out an evacuation \u2014 depending on the distance, road conditions and the threat from the air. In his view, the ability to cover 10 km in a minute could significantly change the evacuation process, but at least a month of operation is needed to obtain meaningful statistics.<\/p>\n<p>The idea for such a vehicle arose in response to a request from the military: ground-based platforms can become stuck in mud, potholes and on damaged roads, and remain vulnerable to drones. In some sectors, the depth of the so-called \u2018no-go zone\u2019, where there is a constant threat from drones and artillery, reaches 10\u201315 km or more.<\/p>\n<p>SkyFall estimates the cost of a single system at from 50,000 dollars, depending on the configuration, and states its intention to reach a production rate of up to 1,000 units per month by the end of 2026. Whether the stated evacuation capacity will be realised remains to be seen from the results of field trials.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SkyFall has handed over a prototype of the StarGate evacuation drone to the CODE 9.2 regiment for frontline evaluation. 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