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Elbit Tests Mini-Unmanned Aircraft Flown Off Seagull USV

Thursday, July 9th, 2020

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Elbit Tests Mini-Unmanned Aircraft Flown Off Seagull USV

An Elbit Systems’ Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel test launches a mini-unmanned aircraft in 2020. (Photo: Elbit Systems)

Israel’s Elbit Systems said Thursday it recently tested flying a mini-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from its Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). The company said the mini-UAS has a takeoff weight of up to 15 kg, or 33 pounds, and is capable of water recovery. The aircraft generate a visual feed that can be transmitted to the Seagull’s land-based control unit and combat management systems of other vessels. Elbit said the trials occurred in recent weeks, but did not elaborate. The…

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