Skylark I Israeli Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Skylark I
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Skylark I Israeli Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Skylark I
Alternate Designation
Skylark I
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The Skylark I is designed as a man-packed system for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance. The Skylark is launched by hand. The payload consists of a daylight CCD or optional FLIR for night operations. During operation, it sends real-time video to a portable ground station. Recovery involves a deep stall maneuver, landing on a small inflatable cushion. It has a range of 40 km. It has been deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Skylark I has also been selected by France's Special Forces in March 2008. Previous operators, who have now retired the system, include Australia and Canada. In total, it has been selected by more than 20 operators worldwide.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Electric
Range
40.0 km
Endurance
1.00 hrs
Variants
Skylark I LE Block II
Hydrogen fueld cell propulstion engine, 7 hrs or greater endurance.
Skylark I-LEX Mini Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Skylark I-LEX is a new generation, man-portable, electric-propelled, mini unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufactured by Elbit Systems.
System
Alternative Designation
Skylark I
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Flight Control
GPS positioning, autonomous preprogrammed flight
Flight Control Method
Sprectralink data link
Ground Crew
2 ea
Ground Control
Handheld, Mini Ground Control Unit, color console
Dimensions
Length, Overall
2.2 m
Length, Wing Span
2.4 m
Weight, Maximum Launch
5.5 kg
Launch and Recovery
Launch Method
Hand or bungee launched
Recovery/Landing Method:
One button auto return, steep stall, inflatable cushion
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Electric, battery powered
Engine Power
INA
Propulsion
Two blade propeller
Radius of Operation
10 km
Ceiling, Maximum (normal)
455 m
Endurance
1 hr, 30 min
Speed, Maximum
111 km/h
Speed, Cruising
65 km/h
Maximum Range
40 km
Ceiling, Service
5 km
Payload
Description
Color CCD 10x zoom lens
Payload Downlink
D/E-band telemetry/video
Payload Uplink
Analog, encrypted, UHF
Payload User Image Capabilities
All images can be overlaid on a downlinked integrated map
Type
Optical Camera
Type
User Image Capabilities
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.army-technology.com/projects/skylark-i-lex-mini-unmanned-aircraft-system-uas/; https://odin.tradoc.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Skylark_I_Israeli_Unmanned_Aerial_Vehicle_%28UAV%29; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_Skylark_Drone_Flight_Training_%286%29.jpg; https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q969162;
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.2 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
5.5 kg
Operators (13)
France
Israel
Poland
Sweden
Croatia
Georgia
Honduras
Hungary
Mexico
Myanmar
Netherlands
Slovakia
Uruguay
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