Denmark Purchases Batch of Dropla 4×4 UGVs from Ukrainian-Danish Company

Denmark has purchased nine Dropla 4×4 unmanned ground vehicles to train unmanned systems operators.

According to the Danish Ministry of Defense, the new vehicles were delivered to the Danish Defence Drone Centre (Forsvarets Dronecenter), where they will be used, among other things, to train conscripts operating unmanned systems.

The supplier was the Danish company Dropla, founded by Ukrainians. The company operates in Denmark and has activities and partnerships in Ukraine.

The procurement is part of a Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (FMI) program to test unmanned ground vehicles and gain operational experience with them.

Earlier this year, the agency purchased eight more UGVs for the Royal Danish Army, which were tested in various operational scenarios.

Before being selected, the Dropla 4×4 underwent intensive testing in Denmark.

In particular, on September 1, 2026, Ukrainian unmanned systems manufacturers took part in Innovation Day 2026 at the Hevring training range in Denmark.

The Ukrainian-Danish company Dropla Tech also participated in the event. Viacheslav Shvaidak, its co-founder and CEO, shared that the company participated in Innovation Day and Range Day.

Denmark plans to use the Dropla 4×4 for more than just training. Drawing on Ukrainian combat experience and the results of UGV testing in Denmark, FMI is already exploring the possibility of equipping the vehicles with additional equipment.

This includes remotely controlled weapon stations and communications equipment.

The agency says the new vehicles will help Denmark gain experience operating unmanned ground systems and determine how to use them in the military in the future.

Dropla 4×4

The Dropla 4×4 universal unmanned ground vehicle is designed to perform logistics, evacuation, and specialized missions in hazardous environments.

The robot features an electric powertrain and a welded self-supporting steel structure. The UGV can carry up to 150 kg of cargo. Its modular platform allows it to transport equipment, ammunition, engineering tools, and other cargo. The system is also designed for casualty evacuation.

For route monitoring, the robot has independent digital front- and rear-view cameras. An onboard computing module is installed, while ELRS, LTE, and Starlink Mini provide communications. Starlink Mini integration enables operation via a beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communications link.

According to the stated specifications, the Dropla UGV has a range of at least 40 km and can operate continuously for at least four hours. Its maximum speed is at least 20 km/h on roads and 15 km/h off-road. The robot has a clearance of up to 340 mm.

The UGV measures 1,580 × 1,120 × 1,570 mm and weighs 350 kg. It is equipped with a 180 Ah LiNiCoMnO₂ battery in a 14S configuration.

The developers identify the UGV’s main applications as logistical support for forward units, casualty evacuation, transportation of EW and communications equipment, deployment of reconnaissance and sensor systems, and delivery of ammunition and engineering equipment.

The robot can also operate in mined, dangerous, or exposed areas where using conventional vehicles or deploying service members would create additional risks.