# Ukraine unveils Mavic alternative, but Chinese dependence persists

https://mins.news/en/item/80601

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-30 16:02 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-unveils-new-mavic-alternative-but-chinese-dependence-persists/

> Ukrainian drone maker Vyriy Industries has unveiled the Slavic reconnaissance drone as an alternative to Chinese commercial models. Vyriy says it can operate tactically up to 30 kilometers—about twice the range of a Mavic—and has undergone initial combat testing with seven Ukrainian military units. However, some components still come from China, while pricing and production targets remain undisclosed.

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