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Elbit Systems Introduces Skylark C: A New Mini UAS For Tactical Naval and Maritime Applications.
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The system features a waterproof and floating air vehicle that provides even small vessels a unique organic offboard surveillance capability that can be deployed and retrieved in less than 15 minutes. Picture: Elbit Systems |
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As a maritime
vessel organic asset, Skylark C provides the capabilities to inspect maritime
activities from a safe distance, observe targets from a bird’s eye
view, perform reconnaissance over coastal areas and perform continuous
covert surveillance, thus extending the vessel’s ISR capabilities
with respect to range, rate and quality of information obtained. Mission effective, with highly autonomous flight capability, Skylark C incorporates an electrically-propelled air vehicle with a very low visual and acoustic signature, making it an ideal solution for covert operations such as special naval operations, border security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations. The aerial vehicle utilizes Elbit Systems’ industry-leading UAS technology and know-how, featuring an advanced inertial navigation system (INS) and a stabilized electro-optical (EO) payload with a high resolution thermal imager and color daylight camera that enables continuous day/night monitoring in diverse weather conditions. |
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The system features a waterproof and floating air vehicle that provides even small vessels a unique organic offboard surveillance capability that can be deployed and retrieved in less than 15 minutes. Picture: Elbit Systems |
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During
the mission, high quality day or night video is available in real time
in the MCS. The operator focuses on the mission rather than on flying
the vehicle, applying convenient and effective control features such as
fly-by-camera. Retrieval of the UAS after the mission is enabled through
the use of a unique fully autonomous parachute-based recovery, allowing
the lightweight waterproof air vehicle to safely glide, land and float
on water surfaces guided by GPS. A net recovery on deck is an optional
capability. The entire process – from recovery to next launch–
takes no longer than 15 minutes. Only two operators are required to operate
the system. “Until recently, the ability to achieve real-time maritime situational awareness and ISTAR capabilities in a short period of time and with minimal resources remained a significant gap,” commented Elad Aharonson, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR Division . “Now, with Skylark C, small-scale naval crews, such as special operations forces and coast guard patrols, can capture mission-critical information using a truly intuitive and organic system, and as a result significantly improve their operational effectiveness.” |
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