IAI presents Electric Tethered Observation Platform at Eurosatory 2010
Jun 14, 2010
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will present a model of the first in its new product line of Hovering Air Vehicles (HAV's) - Electric Tethered Observation Platform (ETOP) at Eurosatory 2010. HAV's are designed for both military and civilian applications.
The Electric Tethered Observation Platform (ETOP) is a purely electric-powered, tethered airborne platform utilized for observation and other applications, which can be deployed from a static or moving ground vehicle or station. Under most circumstances, a HAV must carry an energy source, which can be extremely heavy, but the ETOP provides an innovative solution to this problem by simply leaving its energy source on the ground.
The platform is generated by electric-powered propellers, which can hover at a predetermined altitude above ground for long periods of time. Hovering time is limited only by the ground platform's energy storage capability.
The ETOP can carry a payload of up to 20Kg at a maximum altitude of 100m and is operated with a simple click, thus eliminating the need for an operator.
Prototype I of the ETOP has concluded 10 successful flight tests. Prototype II is undergoing flight tests. The system will be operational by 2011.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate VP for Communications
Tel: +972-3-935-8509
Fax: +972-3-935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
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