IAI Unveils Improved Bird Eye 650 Mini UAS
Jan 27, 2010
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is presenting a new variant of its mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Bird-Eye 650, at this year's Singapore Airshow 2010. The mini-UAV's new propulsion system is powered by fuel cells, which allows for 6 hours of endurance compared with the 3 hours endurance of the existing version. The variant will also weigh less and include an advanced folding launcher.
"The improvements of the Bird Eye 650 make it an even more cost-effective system," said Tommy Silberring, General Manager of IAI's MALAT Division. "The Bird Eye 650 was developed using experience we garnered from the Bird Eye 400, which in turn was developed based on our knowledge of other UAVs, such as the Heron. IAI takes advantage of its years of operational experience to constantly make improvements to its technologies, making its state-of-the-art products as cost-effective and advanced as possible."
The Bird-Eye 650 is an advanced, affordable mini-UAS providing real-time day/night imagery data for urban operation and "over the hill" intelligence. The system consists of 3 UAV platforms, EO&IR (electro-optic and infrared) payloads, a portable ground control system, a data link, and a power source and repair kit. The entire system is man-portable and can be deployed in the field by two people.
The portable ground control system is lightweight and allows for the automatic operation of the UAV and its payloads, and the data link allows for digital ground communication. The system uses a man-portable remote video terminal and a See4me ground control element.
About Israel Aerospace Industries
Israel Aerospace Industries is Israel's leading technological-industrial company, with approximately 17,400 employees.
IAI has gained worldwide recognition as a leading developer of aviation and aerospace technology in both military and civilian markets.
IAI provides the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and its foreign customers with unique, high-quality technological solutions that meet a wide range of needs on the ground, in the sea, in the air, in space and in the field of homeland security. IAI is a world leader in a wide range of advanced technologies, including the development, production, renovation, upgrading, repair and maintenance of aircraft, missiles, launchers, communications satellites, observation satellites and ground services, electronic systems, avionics systems, advanced radar, precision-guided munitions, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate VP for Communications
Tel: 03-935-8509
Fax: 03-935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
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