Russia Sends FPV Tech to the Arctic Frontier
Russia is preparing to deploy FPV-based remote‑operation technologies to manage heavy industrial equipment in the Arctic, creating a new model for working in extreme northern environments
Remote Control for Harsh Environments
Russia plans to launch a pilot project in 2026 that will enable remote operation of heavy machinery in severe weather conditions. Dmitry Kuzyakin, chief designer at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, announced that the system relies on FPV (first‑person view) technology:
live video from autonomous machines is streamed directly to VR goggles, giving operators the sensation of being physically present at the site. This approach would allow specialists to work with mining, port, and industrial equipment from thousands of kilometers away.
The project is being developed jointly with the Sirius Innovation Science and Technology Center. Early tests are already underway, including trials of remote control for quarry machinery, port cranes, and industrial units operating in the extreme conditions of the Russian Arctic.
Equipment is fitted with multi‑camera systems, telemetry modules, and specialized control consoles.
New Economic Opportunities
According to Kuzyakin, Russia possesses a unique workforce: a large pool of highly skilled drone operators who have gained extensive practical experience. The challenge now is to ensure that this expertise is not lost but redirected into the civilian economy.
The remote‑operation system could accelerate the development of hard‑to‑reach Arctic regions and lay the foundation for a new employment format in the high‑tech sector — remote industrial work supported by immersive FPV control. Kuzyakin emphasizes that Russia today is an undeniable world leader in unmanned technologies.
