The ZALA 421-12 is a Research robot developed by ZALA Aero (Russia), launched 2015.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2015. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
ZALA 421-12 is a research robot manufactured by ZALA Aero. micro air vehicle ZALA 421-12 is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.
At a glance
- Built for visual inspection and security patrol
- Used across defense, security and border patrol
- Navigates using GPS and vision
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Rated for operation at 30 to 40°C
Buyer decision signals
Viability
ZALA 421-08M introduced
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Speed
- 30.56 m/s
- Weight
- 29.5 kg
- Battery
- 7 h
- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- tactical UAV
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 30.56
- Navigation Type
- gps,vision
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- false
Controls & integration3
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.33
- Compatible Vision
- Z-16EIK18/60 thermal imager,Z-16VKHD HD-camcorder,Z-16IK35/VKL,ZALA AGRO,Z-16EIK60,Z-16F2/VK,Z-16F3/VK,Z-16IK35/VKL,Z-16O/VK,laser rangefinder,laser target designator
- Training Required
- advanced_>5days
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 2008LaunchZALA 421-08M introduced
- 2004Milestone15th anniversary milestone
- 2004MilestoneCompany history begins
- —MilestoneZALA 421-12 described as front-line reconnaissance UAV
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the ZALA 421-12?
- The ZALA 421-12 is developed by ZALA Aero, based in Russia.
- What type of robot is the ZALA 421-12?
- The ZALA 421-12 is a Research robot made by ZALA Aero.
- How much does the ZALA 421-12 cost?
- Pricing for the ZALA 421-12 is not publicly listed — contact ZALA Aero for a quote.
- When was the ZALA 421-12 launched?
- The ZALA 421-12 was launched in 2015.
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