Ukrainian Albion Ground Robotic Platform Receives FPV Protection and Payload Capacity of Up to 400 kg

Ukrainian company IMLA has presented the Albion logistics unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), designed to transport cargo and perform missions in demanding conditions directly in combat zones.

The developers shared a video overview of the new platform with Militarnyi.

According to company representatives, Albion’s main advantages are high mobility, a modular design, and the ability to operate under the threat of enemy FPV drones.

The platform features a 4×4 all-wheel-drive configuration and weighs 320 kg. It can carry up to 400 kg of payload and demonstrated operation with a peak load of up to 600 kg during testing.

Foldable side panels allow the platform to be adapted for specific missions, from transporting ammunition and equipment to casualty evacuation and carrying other systems.

Albion has a cruising speed of 16 km/h and a maximum speed of 20 km/h. Four electric motors provide mobility with a combined output of 7.2 kW.

One of the platform’s key features is its off-road capability. Low-pressure wheels with a diameter of 66 cm, combined with a ground clearance of 390 mm, allow it to traverse rough terrain even when fully loaded.

The power system consists of two quick-release lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 11 kWh. They can be replaced in the field by a single operator within minutes, without tools.

In addition, the batteries can be charged from a generator while the platform is moving. This configuration effectively turns Albion into a hybrid system and removes practical restrictions on operational range.

To ensure reliable control, Albion is equipped with three independent communications channels: TBS Diversity, Starlink, and HotRC for short-range operation. Operator situational awareness is provided by two cameras, one of which is a remotely controlled thermal imaging camera.

The platform is also equipped with two GPS modules and three lighting systems — infrared, fog and standard headlights — allowing it to operate both day and night.

Albion’s electronics are built on a modular architecture. All components are housed in IP55-rated protected enclosures mounted on dampers, with a design that allows rapid replacement and adaptation in field conditions.

If required, the platform can be equipped with the Pitma electronic warfare system, featuring dynamic frequency selection across the 300-6000 MHz range, to protect against FPV drones.

The company is also working on an automated control system based on LiDAR technology.

In the future, this is expected to allow Albion to return to base autonomously after losing communications or move along pre-scanned routes without operator intervention.

Recently, ROBONEERS converted the Ukrainian Volya-E ground robotic platform into a combat system.