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SKYLITE
B UAS Breaks World Records in High Altitude and Extended
Range Flight
Rafael and Bluebird Aero Systems Report on Latest Flight Demonstrations
22/10/08
September 15, 2008 – Haifa. Rafael Advanced Defense
Systems Ltd. together with Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd.,
announces that the SkyLite B, mini-UAV, reached the remarkable
flight ceiling of 36,000 ft during recent demonstrations
of operational flight capabilities for a tactical reconnaissance
team operating in mountainous areas.
The SkyLite B is a man-portable or vehicle mounted, long
endurance mini-UAV system designed to provide tactical
units with independent ISR capabilities. SkyLite B is
specially equipped with advanced image processing capabilities,
including automatic motion detection.
The demonstration that was held last month, was one
of a series of worldwide demonstrations executed in order
to prove the extended performance envelope of the UAS
in its operational environment. During that demonstration,
the SkyLite B proved that can be launched from high altitudes
of 14,500 ft (where the air density is less than 60%
of the sea level atmosphere and gusts of wind are strong
and dangerous) and can climb and perform its ISR missions
admirably even at greater altitudes of up to 36,000 ft. |
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This
is especially important for intelligence gathering
and tactical units that need to operate independently
in mountainous regions on patrol missions. The SkyLite
B displayed its extreme versatility and uniqueness
by breaking flight endurance records of over 3.5 hours
while executing an operational target tracking mission
with an operational flight range of 42 km; no small
feat for and electric powered mini-UAV.
Mr. Lova Drori, Vice President Marketing
at Rafael says that "We are pleased by the results
of these latest flight tests, during which we reached
our customers' operational demands and exceeded them.
The robustness of the SkyLite B system has once again
proven its high operational efficiency for a wide
range of patrol and intelligence missions."
Mr. Ronen Nadir, President and CEO
of Bluebird Aero Systems says that "We are not
surprised by the unprecedented altitude, range and
endurance results. The SkyLiteB was distinctly designed
to push the performance envelope to the full extent
and provide unmatched capabilities".
Contact: Ronen
Nadir - CEO -
Tel: +972-9-899-9335, ronen@bluebird-uav.com
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