The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has officially handed over a Mara-2P unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as confirmed by Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the regional administration. Ukrainian soldiers chose this reconnaissance UAV for its operational effectiveness on the front lines in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Mara-2P, having garnered positive reviews, has proven itself as a reliable asset in the field.
Capable of performing reconnaissance missions, the Mara-2P reaches high speeds and can remain airborne for up to 90 minutes, even at low altitudes and in adverse weather conditions, according to Kravchenko. The drone was acquired by the Civil Defense Department of Kyiv’s regional state administration through a grant from the Skvyra community. Produced in Ukraine, the Mara UAV has been used on the front lines even prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Weighing approximately 2.5 kg, the Mara-2P features a low-noise electric motor and can conduct target identification and surveillance over a range of up to 25 km, both during the day and at night. The drone has a flight range of up to 100 km, a maximum speed of 100 km/h, and can operate at an altitude of up to 3,000 meters.
Its ability to withstand strong winds of up to 20 meters per second, combined with its low-altitude operational capabilities, makes it valuable for military missions. Additionally, the Mara-2P is designed to resist enemy electronic warfare systems, enhancing its effectiveness in operations behind enemy lines.