Milipol 2023: Origin presents Beak unmanned aerial vehicle.

At the Milipol 2023 exhibition in Paris, Origin showcased its latest development, the Beak drone. This easily portable reconnaissance and surveillance (ISR) system comes equipped with precision bomb-drop capability.
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Latvia's Origin Beak Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Picture source: Army Recognition)

The Beak features EO/IR cameras mounted on a gimbal capable of 360-degree rotation and 3-axis stabilization. These cameras provide advanced targeting capabilities, including an EO camera with 8x optical zoom and a high-resolution 640x512 pixel IR camera. An optional 850 nm laser pointer further enhances its precision targeting, especially under challenging weather conditions, thanks to its fully sealed design.

It can carry up to 4 kg of munitions in configurations of 2, 4, or 6 units. The munitions release mechanism is designed for quick, tool-free attachment, offering flexibility and speed in the field. The flight duration with a full munition payload is 35 minutes.

In terms of flight performance, the Beak can reach a maximum speed of 25 m/s and a cruising speed of 15 m/s, withstanding wind gusts up to 20 m/s. It operates in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +50°C and can withstand heavy rain and snow, making it a valuable asset for extreme weather operations.

The Beak is equipped with a GNSS CRPA system and military-grade data link. The CRPA antennas can provide jamming suppression ranging from 40dB to 50 dB. The Silvus data link features automatic interference avoidance and AES256 encryption, ensuring secure and reliable communication.

Origin's ground control software is a critical component of the system. Based on an open-source architecture with customized features, it allows multi-mission use in various tactical environments. The combination of joysticks, buttons, and a touchscreen interface facilitates smooth mission planning and flight operations.

On display at Origin's booth, the Beak can be seen with a mortar munition, indicating its capability to also drop such munitions on enemy targets.

Origin Beak UAV at Milipol 2023 (Picture source: Army Recognition)