Updated August 16, 2025
R18 Octocopter
Heavy-lift eight-rotor military surveillance drone developed in Ukraine. Designed for reconnaissance missions and tactical support with encrypted communications.
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Price
$200,000.00
Market price
Weight
18,000 g
Total weight including battery
Flight Time
150 mins
Average flight time in normal conditions
Wind Resistance
8/12
Ability to handle wind conditions
Maximum Altitude
4,500 m
Maximum operating altitude
Temperature Range
-30°C to 45°C
Operating temperature range
Maximum Wind Speed
30 mph
Maximum recommended wind speed
Performance Analysis
Overall Performance
Comprehensive performance score
40.2/100
Grade: D
Power Efficiency
Flight time per weight
0.008 min/g
D
13.9/100Acceleration Score
Speed & agility capability
20.3/100
D
20.3/100Weather Versatility
All-condition capability
85.7/100
B+
85.7/100Mission Endurance
Long-mission capability
100/100
A+
100/100Portability Index
Travel & setup friendliness
31/100
D
31/100Precision Control
Stability & control precision
86/100
B+
86/100All-Weather Capability
Performance across conditions
82.1/100
B
82.1/100Range Efficiency
Distance per weight
1.67 km/kg
D
5.6/100Performance Insights(12 insights)
✓ 4 strengths! 5 areas to consider→ 4 recommendations
- ✓Exceptional mission endurance (100/100) - perfect for long-duration professional operations
- ✓Excellent all-weather reliability (82.1/100) - suitable for professional operations that can't be delayed by weather
- →Strong mission endurance capability (100/100) - can handle demanding commercial operations
- →Heavy drone (18000g) - requires careful attention to local regulations and may need special permits
- ✓Wide temperature range (75°C span) - can operate in both cold and hot climates reliably
- ✓High altitude capability (4500m) - suitable for mountainous regions and high-elevation operations
- !Below-average overall performance (40.2/100, Grade D) - consider if this meets your specific needs
- !Lower power efficiency (13.9/100) - consider shorter flights or frequent battery changes
- !Premium pricing relative to performance (1.5/100) - evaluate features vs cost for your use case
- →Excellent for professional surveying and mapping - combines long endurance with weather reliability
- →Excellent for search and rescue operations - reliable in various weather with good endurance
- !Multiple performance limitations - achieves only average grades in 3 key areas