A top Ukrainian interceptor drone maker learned that faster isn't always better when hunting Russian Shaheds
- Wild Hornets’ Sting interceptor deliberately dialed down top speed (from a planned >200 mph to about 175 mph) to boost loiter time, reliability, and mission prep.
- It’s extremely cost‑effective — under $2,000 per unit — yet has been credited with roughly 1,500 Shahed‑style kills in April alone.
- A new “Hornet Vision” remote‑control system lets expert pilots operate Stings from hundreds of miles away, increasing reach and crew safety.