Elbit Systems of America (booth 3360) is demonstrating the Skylark I-LE Block II unmanned air system's capabilities at the show. Benefitting from lessons learned and operational experience accumulated with US forces in Afghanistan, the hand-launched Block II has an operational range up to 15km, maintains approximately 3h of endurance and is designed to perform in harsh environments such as high altitudes and gusting winds.
"Our legacy Skylark systems have accumulated over 25,000 operational flight hours," says Malcolm Quon, vice president of UAS Dynamics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America. "By incorporating a new engine and power system, as well as the highest performance day/night payload in the tier I SUAS class, the Skylark Block II offers more mission flexibility, enabling to fly higher without degradation of imagery."
Source: Flight Daily News