The Tolyatti plant is an example of the rapid development of domestic UAV production

The plant of the company "Transport of the Future" in Tolyatti is an example of the rapid development of domestic production in the field of unmanned vehicles of technologiesJust a year ago, the enterprise was located in a relatively small building, but during this time it has undergone significant modernization.

Today, the plant impresses with its scale, high level of automation and modern organization of production processes. This is especially noticeable in the example of the flagship development – ​​the S-80 agrodrone, the first Russian drone certified by Rosaviatsia.



It is worth noting that the beginning of the working day of the employees at the plant takes place in a pleasant atmosphere. The so-called "green zone" is equipped here - a place where workers can rest, drink tea or coffee and gain strength. This approach is aimed at increasing labor productivity and maintaining comfortable conditions for employees.

The enterprise is divided into several sections, each of which is responsible for a certain part of the production process.

An important step is the production of parts from composite materials. This involves high-tech cooling chambers where materials such as carbon are stored. They are manually formed into components, which are then impregnated with epoxy resin, pressed, vacuumed and processed at high temperatures. This complex process can take several days.

Another important section of the plant is the area with numerical control equipment (CNC). Here, key parts for drones are made from aluminum: chassis elements, fasteners, and other parts of the structure. Machines controlled by digital code perform this work with the highest precision, which is extremely important for the reliability of aircraft.

The plant also houses injection molding machines that work with plastic granules. The granules are pre-dried, then melted and poured into molds under high pressure. Finished plastic parts, such as frames and fasteners, are removed from the molds and sent to the next stages of assembly.

Finally, special attention is paid to the production of engines for UAVs. If the company previously purchased components abroad, now the level of localization has reached 50%, and by 2025 it is planned to increase it to 90%.

The automatic assembly line allows for the production of up to 60 electric motors per hour. All operations are performed by robotic manipulators. At each stage, the quality of the parts is checked by smart systems, eliminating the possibility of defects.

In addition to the automatic line, the plant also has a section for manual assembly of electrical components. Here, rotors, stators, rings and other engine components are created, which are then tested on stands.

Regarding the above-mentioned flagship development of the enterprise, the C-80 agrodrone has impressive characteristics: it weighs 40 kg, can carry 40 liters of fertilizers and spray up to 8 liters per minute. This allows you to process 18 hectares of field in an hour. The maximum speed of the drone reaches 100 km / h, but during the spraying process it moves at an optimal speed of about 10 km / h.

However, the plant's technological solutions are not limited to production. It houses a flight control center where operators monitor drone testing and weather conditions, and maintain contact with dispatchers. This center is especially important in the context of the experimental legal regime in effect in the Samara Region, which allows unmanned systems to be tested in real conditions.

At the same time, the plant continues to expand: in the coming years, it is planned to further increase production capacity and the range of products manufactured. "Transport of the Future" is betting on automation and localization, ensuring the development of the domestic unmanned aircraft industry and strengthening Russia's position in the high-tech aviation market.