Tech Talk

June 2005

Skylark Soars Over Israel

Edited by Robert H. Williams

Israeli defense forces are receiving Skylark mini-unmanned aerial vehicles that can be carried in a pack by a single soldier. Built by Elbit Systems, the UAVs are propelled by a quiet electric motor and are totally autonomous in fight.

Officials said the diminutive craft have been designed for day and night operation and have a range of 10 km.

The Skylarks became operational three months ago.