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IAI Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil Ghost a Rotary Mini UAV System at AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America 0908111.
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BEN GURION
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel --- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will
present the Ghost, an innovative, small hovering unmanned platform at
AUVSI's Unmanned Systems North America , August 16-19, in Washington,
DC. |
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 IAI Ghost Mini UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during flight demonstration (Source IAI) |
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Ghost weighs approximately 4 kg (9 lbs), and provides real-time intelligence to ground forces operating in urban areas. Ghost is equipped with an automatic vertical takeoff & landing system and can loiter for up to 30 minutes. The system was designed with twin rotary electrical engines so it can be silent and support day and night special operation missions. The unique man-machine interface and operational concept is based on the principles of computer games and makes the system extremely intuitive to operate and requires little training. The entire system can be carried in backpacks by two soldiers and includes: two platforms, batteries, and a command and control unit with communications. Ghost is suitable for paramilitary and homeland security applications due to its simplicity and ease of operation. Itzhak Nissan, IAI's President and CEO, said: "The innovative concepts used to develop Ghost highlight IAI’s goal to do its utmost to support the ground forces. GHOST demonstrates IAI's leading technology and know-how gathered through years of experience in unmanned aerial systems." |
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 IAI Ghost Mini UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during flight demonstration (Source IAI) |
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Ghost will be on display at Booth 713 - Stark Aerospace,
a subsidiary of IAI North America. Other UAVs on display will include
the ETOP (Electric Tethered Observation Platform) and the Heron UAS. Heron
recently reached full operational capability as part of the German Air
Force's activities in Afghanistan.
IAI/Malat Division is one of the world’s most experienced unmanned air vehicle system manufacturers. With more than 900,000 UAV flight hours and 35 years of operational experience by 48 customers and more than 30 years of operational experience in system development, integration, manufacturing, providing integrated logistics support, depot maintenance and technical assistance to fielded operational systems. |
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