Israeli firm Elbit Systems showcases Skylark I-LEX UAS at ADEX 2022.

The Israeli firm Elbit Systems is showcasing its Skylark I-LEX Unmanned Aircraft System, at the 4th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX 2022), taking place from September 6-8.

Skylark I-LEX Unmanned Aircraft System, at ADEX, Azerbaijan. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Skylark I-LEX is an evolution of the battle-proven, high-performance Skylark I system, which has been delivered to over 30 different users worldwide. Skylark I-LEX’s outstanding capabilities are based on operational experience gained through tens of thousands of operational sorties by the IDF. Skylark I-LEX serves as the IDF’s standard battalion-level UAS and is used in various NATO countries and with other international users.

The operational success, utmost reliability and excellent safety record of the system has been translated into several international contracts for the delivery of the Skylark I-LEX system. Skylark I-LEX is an organic, highly covert aerial ISR asset delivering actionable, high-resolution video in real-time.

It enables man-packed or vehicle-based deployment and allows for static or on-the-move operation. Designed for in-theater operation by maneuvering forces, Skylark I-LEX is fully autonomous from takeoff, throughout the mission and landing.

Its mission-oriented, intuitive man-machine interface (MMI) makes it the optimal solution for a variety of missions. These missions include “beyond the next hill” reconnaissance, counter insurgency and force protection missions; civil and commercial applications including perimeter security, border and coastal surveillance; anti-terror and a variety of law enforcement missions.

Electric propelled, the Skylark I-LEX is a proven ISR asset on the battlefield with its highly covert aerial intelligence and advanced communications features. Skylark I-LEX offers a gimbaled and stabilized payload, delivering high-quality day and night real-time video within a 40 km LOS communication range. Advanced image processing capabilities include tracker, moving target indicator, geo-registration, and mosaicking.