RealGold is testing a new generation of engines for heavy-duty drones—a breakthrough in thrust and stability

Kyiv, February 22, 2026 — The engineering department of RealGold is actively conducting intensive testing of a new line of high-power electric motors specifically designed for heavy unmanned platforms. These motors — the next generation following the 3110/3115 series — are intended to significantly increase payload capacity and flight range under real-world conditions.

The new RealGold HeavyLift motors (working series name RG-HL) are already demonstrating impressive preliminary results in both bench and field tests:

• significant increase in static and dynamic thrust (up to +15–25% compared to current top models);
• stable operation under continuous high load without overheating or efficiency degradation;
• improved energy efficiency during long-duration flights with payloads of 8–11+ kg;
• enhanced resistance to vibrations and temperature fluctuations — critical factors for both combat and agricultural applications.

Key target applications of the new motors:

• cargo drones — logistics, evacuation, delivery of ammunition and equipment to the front line;
• agricultural platforms — precise application of crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers over large areas with high-capacity tanks;
• long-range strike UAVs — carriers of heavy payloads with extended operational range;
• logistics UAVs — civilian and military cargo delivery in hard-to-reach areas.

Testing is being carried out on specialized test benches measuring thrust, power consumption, temperature, and vibration, as well as through real flight tests on heavy-platform prototypes developed by Ukrainian partners. Preliminary data already exceeds calculated performance benchmarks, enabling an accelerated transition to mass production.

RealGold Chief Design Engineer Leonid Mykolaiovych commented on the progress:

“We designed these motors specifically for the most demanding scenarios — when a drone must carry maximum payload, fly long distances, and remain reliable at critical moments. The preliminary results are very encouraging — thrust has increased significantly, and stability under load is truly impressive. This means our partners will be able to build cargo drones that genuinely transform logistics both on the battlefield and in the agricultural sector. We are already seeing how these motors open the door to entirely new classes of UAVs in Ukraine — and this is just the beginning. Our goal is to provide the Armed Forces and agricultural producers with tools that perform better, last longer, and are more reliable than any imported alternatives.”

The first production samples of the RG-HL motors are expected to be delivered for integration into partner platforms in the second quarter of 2026. RealGold is open to cooperation with heavy drone developers — detailed specifications, test samples, and customization options are available in the “Documentation” section on our website.