Orlan-10
The Orlan-10 is a Russian reconnaissance UAV used for observation, mapping, and artillery support. Russian and Ukrainian official materials identify the Orlan-10 as a Russian UAV used in the war. The Ukrainian sanctions database also maps the product to several Russian entities and component suppliers.
Orlan-10 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Special Technology Center (STC) and associated Russian suppliers |
|---|---|
| Origin | Russia |
| Category | Reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Catapult-launched reconnaissance and artillery-observation UAV. |
| Aliases | Orlan 10 |
| Evidence status | Confirmed system use |
What the public record establishes
Russian and Ukrainian official materials identify the Orlan-10 as a Russian UAV used in the war. The Ukrainian sanctions database also maps the product to several Russian entities and component suppliers.
The distinction between platform identity and event attribution matters. A manufacturer page can establish what a drone is; an official military release, UN report, or conflict-monitoring source is needed to establish where it appears in a war. Where those records do not align, this page keeps the uncertainty visible.
This is a non-operational reference page. It explains the manufacturer, platform family, and public conflict record without providing instructions for building, targeting, deploying, or modifying a weapon system.
Wars covered
- Russia–Ukraine War — 2014–present; full-scale invasion from February 2022
Orlan-10 FAQ
Who makes the Orlan-10?
Special Technology Center (STC) and associated Russian suppliers
Where has the Orlan-10 been documented?
Russia–Ukraine War
Is the Orlan-10 identification fully confirmed?
Confirmed system use. This status applies to the level of evidence described on this page, not to every individual battlefield claim.