Updated ZALA UAVs for air monitoring at HeliRussia 2025

At the HeliRussia 2025 international helicopter industry exhibition in Moscow, ZALA presented updated versions of its UAVs designed for aerial monitoring of territories. As part of the event, ZALA specialists also took part in a round table dedicated to the integration of a risk-based approach to regulating the development and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. During the discussion, the company representatives shared their practical experience in addressing topical issues related to the implementation of modern technologies and standards in the field of unmanned aviation.

This year, the organisers of HeliRussia placed a special emphasis on the development of civil unmanned aviation. The ZALA T-16 and ZALA T-20 models, which are actively used in aerial monitoring and reconnaissance, are presented at the company's stand. These unmanned systems are equipped with HD cameras and thermal imagers, which allows ground services to analyse objects in detail and promptly identify technological deviations or incidents. Their dark and low-visibility surveillance capabilities make them particularly valuable for a variety of applications.

A key differentiator of the latest ZALA BVS models is the upgrade of the onboard calculator and artificial intelligence-based software, which have significantly improved the accuracy of deviation detection and the speed of data processing. This is especially important for rapid response to emergency situations.

The ZALA T-20 model, one of the largest in the company's range, can now stay in the air for more than 7 hours and transmit HD video at a distance of over 100 kilometres thanks to updated technical features. The increased payload capacity opens up the possibility of installing various sensors and cameras, allowing for surveillance tasks and long-duration site surveys.

ZALA T-16 and ZALA T-20 UAVs have proven to be reliable tools for security and surveillance in many areas. Their effectiveness in challenging weather conditions makes them in demand for monitoring linear facilities and fuel and energy infrastructure across Russia, including the Far North and Siberia. In addition, ZALA's unmanned technologies are actively assisting EMERCOM and law enforcement specialists in solving official tasks.