The KarguFpv drone is designed for high-precision strikes in asymmetric warfare environments, using real-time operator-controlled vision to engage targets and neutralise threats with anti-personnel ammunition. It operates effectively both day and night, boasting high manoeuvrability and a low radar cross-section, making it suitable against both stationary and mobile targets.
Commenting on the launch, STM General Manager Özgür Güleryüz stated: “We are now offering our FPV kamikaze drone family, a national and innovative solution, to the field. The first member of this family has been developed to meet operational needs, featuring an advanced military-security fuze and the ability to operate without being affected by electronic warfare.”
Güleryüz emphasised the technological advancements in the drone, noting: “We are adding STM’s autonomy and artificial intelligence-supported image processing and precision strike capabilities to our FPV Drone. The product we have developed, unlike its counterparts, is capable of marking its target with its autonomous terminal diving capability supported by image processing, contributing to pinpoint-precision strikes.”
The KarguFpv is equipped with a military-grade fuze, integrated day and night cameras, and a distance fuze sensor enabling automatic detonation at adjustable ranges. It retains functionality in electronic warfare environments, including resistance to jamming and blinding.
The platform’s key specifications include a 10 km range, over 20 minutes of endurance in kamikaze mode, and a maximum speed of 160 km/h. It carries a 1,300-gram anti-personnel warhead and operates at altitudes up to 5,500 metres, in temperatures ranging from -20 to +60°C.
FPV drones have demonstrated significant battlefield value, notably during the Ukraine-Russia conflict, due to their low cost, precision, and ease of control via real-time video feeds to an operator’s smart glasses or monitor. STM’s KarguFpv aims to further elevate these advantages with enhanced autonomy, accuracy, and resilience against modern electronic threats.
