FPV drone makers always relied on Chinese components, with all the supply chain issues that entails. Now Ukrainian makers Vyriy have built an all-local supply chain.

At a time when reducing imports and building national capacity is become ever more important, Ukraine has achieved what seemed impossible: producing drones using entirely locally made components. This gives them an unrivalled ability to develop and mass produce drones to their exact requirements. More surprising is the cost. Rather than adding a premium, by building locally the Ukrainians are actually undercutting Chinese makers.

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