Executive Summary
Drone Motor Manufacturing Hub: domestic production of brushless DC motors, ESCs (electronic speed controllers), and flight controllers. Approach: license proven designs from European partners (Czech, German manufacturers), establish automated production, develop indigenous designs over time. Target: 5,000 motors monthly (60,000 annually), 3,000 ESCs monthly, flight controller assembly. Eliminate Chinese dependency, create export capability to Baltic/European drone programs.
In short: 5,000 brushless motors monthly; 3,000 ESCs monthly production; Flight controller assembly line
The Problem
Ukrainian drone program vulnerability: 80%+ of drone motors come from China. When Chinese companies restricted exports under pressure, Ukrainian FPV production dropped 40% within weeks. DJI motors, T-Motor, and BrotherHobby—all Chinese. Drone programs cannot scale beyond what motor supply allows. Lithuania plans 10,000+ FPV drones—requiring 40,000+ motors annually. One export restriction and program collapses. Ukrainian procurement officer: 'We have drone frames, electronics, pilots—no motors. Chinese company cancelled order without explanation.' European motor production: minimal, expensive, insufficient capacity. Every FPV drone needs 4 motors—motor supply is program constraint.