Russia Unveils New MiS-150 Drone to Replace Failed Predecessor
Russia has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle, the MiS-150, a heavier and more capable version of its earlier MiS-35 drone, which reportedly failed to meet expectations on the battlefield.
The original MiS-35—a hexacopter equipped with 82mm mortar rounds and PG-7 anti-tank projectiles—was widely promoted by Russian sources in 2024 as a compact strike drone, often compared to Ukraine’s “Baba Yaga” platform.
However, in operational use, Russian forces reportedly employed the MiS-35 for logistical rather than combat purposes in 70% of missions, due to its limited payload capacity.
In response, Russia’s MiS design bureau developed the MiS-150, a larger drone designed to carry out offensive operations. With a maximum payload capacity of 15 kilograms—up from 4.5 kilograms in the previous model—the MiS-150 is intended to deliver heavier munitions such as TM-62 anti-tank mines.
For comparison, if the smaller drone had a maximum payload of 4.5 kg and a recommended one of 3.5 kg, then for the "MiS-150" it increased to 15 kg, and the range increased from 9 to 12 km.
It is noted that the MyS-150 will receive the 'Guide' system, which allows the drone to 'leave' the range of electronic warfare systems.
Sources: Defence Express; UNITED24MEDIA
