ST. PETERSBURG, June 19. /TASS/. The Radar MMS Research and Production Enterprise is developing a new logistics unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a 750 kg takeoff weight under an R&D project, Company Executive Director Ivan Antsev told TASS on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday.

"Within the framework of the national project, work is underway to develop an unmanned aircraft system with a takeoff weight of up to 750 kg and a payload of 150 kg. This end-to-end R&D project envisages developing both the drone and its components that include robotized ground infrastructure, which will provide for the automatic operation of light electric aerial vehicles without human operators. Logistics is the main sphere of its application," the executive said.

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place on June 18-21. This year, the event is held under the theme "Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World." Thematic zones such as the ‘Territory of Innovations’ and the national brand space ‘Buy Russian!’ will operate at the Forum.

The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, the Drug Security Forum, and the Roscongress Urban Hub discussion platform. As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival will be held, and the SPIEF Sports Games will take place.

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