Israel’s Aeronautics Unveils Orbiter 4 Small Tactical UAS for Maritime Patrol

Aeronautics, an Israeli company has introduced its Orbiter 4 small tactical UAS, capable of performing long-range, long-endurance maritime patrol missions.

The Orbiter 4’s EO/IR and MPR payloads are ideal for maritime monitoring, gas and oil rigs protection, illegal activity tracking, and search & rescue. It has already been fully integrated into the operational environment of navy vessels, and meets the requirements of navy operations.

Based on the successful aerodynamic structure and properties of the Orbiter 3 STUAS, the Orbiter 4’s abilities include endurance of over 24 hours, and the ability to carry and operate multi payloads simultaneously.

With advanced image processing capabilities, automatic takeoff and recovery system, and the ability to navigate with or without GPS/ datalink, Orbiter 4 delivers superior performance capabilities, operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness in a small tactical UAS that is unique in its category.

Airstrip independent, it is able to take-off and land on any type of vessel. Operated by only three personnel, it is easy to use, maintain, and carries a low logistical footprint.