Training to Become a UAV Pilot: FPV School UKRAINE
April 3, 2025
The "GUPALO-N" UAS has successfully undergone international codification and has been assigned a NATO Stock Number (NSN) — 1550-61-018-5740.
This marks an important milestone in the development of Ukrainian unmanned technologies: "GUPALO-N" is now officially recognized in accordance with the military equipment accounting standards of NATO member states.
The "GUPALO-N" UAS was developed under the technical specifications TU U 30.3-39408617-001:2025 and has already been successfully used for over a year by the best units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and mobile air defense groups.
Over this time, "GUPALO-N" has become an indispensable air target for training, combat coordination, and testing of various air defense systems.
Why is "GUPALO-N" unique?
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It is the best air target in Ukraine in terms of price-to-performance ratio.
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The UAS simulates real threat conditions for air defense systems — including speed, flight profile, and signature dimensions.
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The system has successfully passed testing with various types of surface-to-air missile systems, MANPADS, and other air defense weapons.
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Its design ensures easy maintenance between flights.
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"GUPALO-N" is actively used in air defense operator training programs and certification testing of new weapon systems.
Receiving a NATO Stock Number is a strong confirmation of the high quality of the development and its compliance with international standards. It also opens up opportunities for further integration into joint exercises and procurement programs with allied forces.
