Russian Engineers Develop Unmanned Truck to Support Agricultural Drones
A new off-road platform called Silant Agro is designed to recharge, resupply, and collect data from agricultural drones directly in the field, streamlining operations for farmers.
Russia’s Chuvash engineering cluster has introduced Silant Agro, an unmanned truck platform engineered to charge and service drones used in agriculture. Built on a rugged 4×4 chassis, the vehicle is tailored for off-road environments such as plowed fields and rural terrain.
What sets the project apart is its modularity. The Silant Agro can be outfitted with charging stations, generators, and containers for specialized equipment. Unlike standard vans, the truck doesn’t require support vehicles and is purpose-built for the agrotechnical sector.
The truck will also feature onboard integration with Skyeer IT, a digital monitoring system that can process geospatial data even without an internet connection.
The first working prototype is expected by 2026. The system is being developed with broader applications in mind — including forestry, geological exploration, and emergency response.
