The Russian-developed laser counter-FPV system LazerBuzz, created under the Posokh project, has reached a new milestone during testing by successfully hitting a target at a distance of one kilometer for the first time, according to the developer.

Company representatives explained that work on the domestic laser-based counter-drone system is ongoing. During recent trials, the installation demonstrated stable performance at a range of 1 km, a noticeable improvement over the previous operational limit of 700 meters.

The extended range was achieved through a technical upgrade of the system. Engineers integrated new hardware components and refined the software algorithms responsible for control and targeting. The developers emphasized that the project remains in active development, while parallel efforts are underway to secure funding and attract potential investors to support further progress.

During the tests, the laser impact disabled the FPV drone by damaging its battery and several critical components of the copter. This led to ignition and the subsequent crash of the drone. According to the company, increasing the effective engagement distance not only enhances operational safety but also broadens the range of aerial targets that LazerBuzz can neutralize.

The system operates by physically affecting unmanned aerial vehicles using focused ytterbium laser radiation, a technology designed to directly damage key elements of hostile drones rather than relying on electronic suppression.