WB Group Launches Drone Production in Ukraine

In response to growing demand, Polish FlyEye reconnaissance drone manufacturer has launched new production operations in Ukraine.

The announcement was made in an official press release from WB Group.

At the beginning of 2025, the company began full-scale drone manufacturing at one of its long-standing Ukrainian facilities, which has been supporting the Ukrainian military for over a decade by servicing Polish-made equipment.

Due to security concerns and the intensification of attacks on Ukraine’s defense infrastructure, information about the launch of production had not been made public until now. WB Group decided to disclose it after the facility was visited by the head of Poland’s diplomatic mission in Ukraine, Piotr Łukasiewicz.

The first Polish reconnaissance drones entered service with the Ukrainian military back in 2015 and have been actively used in the war in Donbas ever since, gaining even wider deployment during the full-scale Russian invasion.

Today, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are among the largest operators of FlyEye reconnaissance drones, which have become strong competitors to similar systems produced by leading Ukrainian companies.

For the Ukrainian Defense Forces, these drones are procured through government contracts, supplied as part of military aid, and purchased by volunteer organizations.

FlyEye was developed in 2010 by engineers from the Polish company Flytronic, a subsidiary of WB Group. That same year, it was adopted by the Polish Armed Forces.

Weighing 11 kilograms, the aircraft is easy to operate and can be transported by two infantrymen. Flight preparation takes no more than 11 minutes, and it is launched by hand by the operator.

The drone is capable of operating at a distance of up to 50 kilometers from the operator, staying airborne for two to three hours depending on weather conditions.

For reconnaissance purposes, it is equipped with a GS4 optical station featuring both daytime and thermal imaging channels, allowing reliable target identification at a range of 5-7 kilometers.

FlyEye stands out for its high level of automation: most mechanical tasks, such as landing and route following, are handled by the autopilot. Additionally, the third-generation model is equipped with an automatic convoying feature, which can be used both to track targets and to escort friendly convoys for early ambush detection.