Ukraine's Lupynis-10-TFL-1 FPV Drone Features Autonomous Terminal Guidance Module; Combat Footage Released
Ukrainian defense firm The Fourth Law has unveiled the Lupynis-10-TFL-1, a 10-inch FPV drone integrating the TFL-1 autonomous terminal guidance module and Kurbas-640α thermal imaging lens. After an operator locks onto a target, the system autonomously tracks and corrects its flight path during the terminal phase. The company claims a hit rate exceeding 70%, mission success rates 2–4 times higher, and only a 10% increase in cost.
Highlights
- The Fourth Law's Lupynis-10-TFL-1 is a 10-inch FPV drone that has received NATO stock number (NSN) certification, along with its advanced variant the Lupynis-10-TFL-1-T.
- The drone integrates the TFL-1 autonomous terminal guidance module, which uses onboard computer vision to autonomously track and engage moving targets during the final flight phase.
- The Kurbas-640α thermal imaging lens gives the system night-operation capability and effectiveness in low-visibility environments such as fog.
- The Fourth Law claims a hit rate exceeding 70% — 2 to 4 times the mission success rate of standard FPV drones — at only a 10% increase in cost.
- Combat footage showing the Lupynis-10-TFL-1 engaging moving targets with its autonomous guidance module active has been publicly released by The Fourth Law.
Ukrainian defense company The Fourth Law has reportedly obtained NATO stock number (NSN) certification for its latest model, the Lupynis-10-TFL-1, as combat footage has emerged showing the drone engaging moving targets using its autonomous terminal guidance module.
System Specifications and Technical Features
The Lupynis-10-TFL-1 is a 10-inch FPV drone with night-operation capability, integrating the following key technologies:
- TFL-1 Autonomous Guidance Module: Provides automated guidance during the terminal flight phase
- Kurbas-640α Thermal Imaging Lens: Enhances night-operation performance
- Anti-electronic warfare (EW) design: Reduces vulnerability to electronic jamming and suppression
- Payload capacity: Capable of carrying warheads weighing several kilograms depending on configuration
The Fourth Law also offers an advanced variant, the Lupynis-10-TFL-1-T, which has likewise received NATO stock number certification.
How the Autonomous Terminal Guidance Works
According to available reports, the operational sequence is as follows: an operator identifies and locks onto a target, after which the TFL-1 terminal guidance module takes over control as the drone enters its final flight phase. Using onboard computer vision technology, the system can autonomously track the selected target and continuously correct its flight trajectory — maintaining effective course correction even in low-visibility conditions such as fog or obscured line of sight.
Operational Performance Data
The Fourth Law stated in its official press release:
"Currently, this system demonstrates the highest hit rate among comparable products — exceeding 70%. The Fourth Law's Level 1 autonomy capability increases FPV drone mission success rates by 2 to 4 times, while adding only 10% to the cost."
These figures suggest that incorporating autonomous guidance technology can dramatically improve the combat effectiveness of FPV drones at a relatively modest additional cost — a development with significant implications for large-scale drone warfare operations.
Image source / credit: The Fourth Law @the.fourth.law
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