Orbiter Israeli Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Orbiter Mini UAV, Orbiter 1
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Basic Information
Name
Orbiter Israeli Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Orbiter Mini UAV, Orbiter 1
Alternate Designation
Orbiter Mini UAV, Orbiter 1
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Aeronautics Defense Systems (Israel)
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Orbiter Mini UAV System is a compact and lightweight unmanned aerial vehicle designed for use in military and security applications. It has been used extensively in the Middle East since it was first developed. The system is used for reconnaissance missions, ISR activities supporting Low Intensity Conflicts and Urban warfare operations as well as other close range ISTAR mission. It is manufactured by the Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Endurance
1.50 hrs
Variants
Orbiter 1K "Kingfisher"
This model has a fuselage adapted to carry a 2 kg (4.4 lb) explosive payload, turning it into a loitering munition. It can be controlled by an operator, or is capable of being given a waypoint and independently scanning the area to detect and destroy a stationary or moving target. If a target is not detected, the Orbiter 1K can return to base and land for reuse. The Orbiter 1K can fly for 2–3 hours carrying an electro-optical/infrared sensor with a unique warhead that, due to its low acoustic signature, “is not detected until two seconds before it starts its kill dive”. Aeronautics announced the armed loitering UAV achieved operational status in August 2016.
Orbiter 2
Medium size version of the Orbiter UAS family. It has a wing span of 3 m and a maximum take-off weight of 9.5 kg.
Orbiter 3
Largest variant of the Orbiter family with a wing span of 4.2 m. It has an endurance of seven hours and can reach ranges of more than 100 km.
System
Alternative Designation
Orbiter Mini UAV, Orbiter 1
Manufacturer
Aeronautics Defense Systems (Israel)
Configuration
Tail-less, "Flying Wing" design
Engine Type
Electric, battery powered, brushless
Propulsion
two blade pusher propeller
Weight, Maximum Payload
1.5 kg
Manpack Configuration Items
Orbiter system disassembles and fits into one manpack. It includes: 1x Orbiter, 1 x payload option, Handheld Ground Control Station (GCS), modular launcher and datalink transmitter/receiver.
Note
A second manpack required for prolonged use. Includes: 2 x Orbiter, spare batteries and
spare payloads.
Dimensions
Length
1.0 m
Length, Wing Span
2.2 m
Height
0.3 m
Performance
Altitude, Maximum
4.5 km
Endurance
1.5 hr
Speed, Cruising
25 - 65 kts
Speed Maximum
75 kts
LOS Datalink Range
15 km
Launch and Recovery
Launch Method
Track, catapult launch
Recovery Method
Parachute
Payloads
Day Operations Package (D-STAMP)
Fully stabilized payload with color video picture capability. Features x10 optical zoom and full coverage in both azimuth and elevation.
Night Operations Package (U-STAMP)
Fully stabilized payload with thermal imaging video & picture capability for night-time operations. Features digital zoom and full coverage in both azimuth and elevation.
Payload Datalink
Yes, Line of Sight (LOS)
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
O
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
1.5 kg
Operators (13)
Israel
Poland
South Africa
Serbia
Spain
Azerbaijan
Croatia
Finland
Ireland
Mexico
Peru
Thailand
Vietnam
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