MOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. The Radio-Electronic Technologies Group (KRET, part of the Russian State Corporation Rostec) has created eight new models of electric motors for drones, robots, and other civilian equipment, Rostec reported.
They deliver a power output of about 2,000 watts, yet weigh only 140 grams – one-third as much as previous versions, the company said.
"<…> For Rostec, it is important not simply to replace foreign components, but to develop its own solutions with characteristics outperforming the previous ones. KRET’s development addresses this vulnerability: the customer receives a motor that is not dependent on foreign supplies. This is fundamental to technological sovereignty. In this case, import substitution does not involve copying a foreign counterpart but rather creating a product that is three times lighter than the previous one while maintaining the same power," noted Alexey Melnikov, KRET’s deputy CEO for civilian products and national projects, whose remarks are quoted in the press release.
Thanks to the reduced weight of the motors, drones will be able to stay airborne longer or carry heavier payloads.
The group’s product range comprises 22 engines, all of which are manufactured using domestic components.