UAV or UAS? What’s Inside the Pegasus Arms 25 System

22.01.2026

In conversations about the front line, we often hear the word "drone." Volunteers "buy drones," and the news shows "drone work." However, in professional military documentation and invoices, the abbreviations UAV and UAS appear much more frequently.

What are UAV and UAS, and is there a difference between a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)?

Yes, and it is significant. It is the difference between simple "hardware" and a full-fledged combat system.

Today, we explain this difference using our flagship — the Pegasus Arms 25 — as an example.

UAV vs. UAS: The Simple Arithmetic of War

Let’s sort out the terminology:

UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): This is the aircraft itself. The "bird." It consists of the airframe, motors, propellers, and onboard electronics. A UAV is just a tool, the tip of the spear. Without an operator and supporting equipment, it is just a high-tech item on a shelf.
UAS (Unmanned Aerial System): This is the system. It is the aggregate of means that ensure the mission's execution. This includes the drone itself (or multiple drones), the ground control station, communication systems, power sources, transport cases, and, of course, the crew (though the latter is an organizational unit).

A simple analogy: A UAV is a smartphone. A UAS is the smartphone + charger + SIM card + headphones + protective case + network connection. One loses its meaning without the other.

UAV Pegasus Arms 25

The military orders UAS specifically because they need not just a drone, but the capability to perform tasks autonomously in field conditions. And only later, if needed, do they order additional UAVs as replacements.

What’s in the Box? The Composition of the Pegasus Arms 25 Complex

When a customer receives the Pegasus Arms 25, they get a full "turnkey" solution. Our UAS is designed so that the crew can deploy in minutes in any treeline and begin operations.

UAS Pegasus Arms 25

Here is what is included in the complex:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (The basic version includes three UAVs).
Ground Control Station (GCS) with a remote controller.
Laptop for UAV management and a portable monitor.
Communication Module (Link system).
Battery Packs (Accumulators).
Software.
Transport Case for storage, accessories, and auxiliary equipment.
Operational Documentation.

How to Order the Pegasus Arms 25?

We work with both state customers (military units, special forces) and volunteer funds or charitable organizations.

The ordering process is simplified to the maximum:

Leave a request on the website. Go to the Contacts section.
Consultation. Our specialist will contact you to clarify technical requirements (type of tasks, necessary additional equipment).
Production and Assembly. We assemble the UAS according to your needs, conduct final testing, and perform a test flight.
Training. Upon handover of the complex, we conduct full crew training at the "MIST" Training Center.

Ready to reinforce your unit? Don't just look for a drone. Look for a solution. Choose Pegasus Arms 25.

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