SkyFall unveils StarGate drone to evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield
Ukraine's SkyFall has demonstrated StarGate, an aerial medical evacuation drone that can carry up to 150 kg, fly 15 km and deploy in about 10 minutes. The base price is $50,000, and the company aims to build around 1,000 units per month by the end of 2026.
- Payload of up to 150 kg — enough for a soldier in body armor and combat gear
- 15 km one-way range, 65 km/h cruise speed and up to 105 km/h top speed
- Countermeasures include jamming and anti-drone nets, plus autonomous flight without GPS
- Base price $50,000; target of about 1,000 drones per month by end of 2026
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