Feb 21 2011
The successful testing of the Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 by Elbit Systems from a single ground station has contributed to the flexible operation of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the global aircraft market.
These tests prove the rate at which Israel develops a host of efficient robot systems that function under all kinds of environmental conditions such as land, air, and water. The Nahshson is one such land vehicle that can be remotely controlled to carry cargo weighing about two tons.
Elbit collaborated with Israel Aerospace Industries to develop the Guardium robot vehicle, which has been in operation since 2008. The Nahshson is an advanced variant of the Guardium robot vehicle.
The company claimed that it carried out the Hermes tests from its universal ground control station using a single operator for controlling both UAVs.
The Hermes 450 is considered as the strongest among the drone fleets owned by the Israeli air force. This strategic long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle offers more than 200,000 operational hours of flight and has the capacity to fly at a height of 20,000 feet. With extremely low noise, the latest version of Hermes 450 is capable of carrying heavy payloads.
The characteristics of the Hermes 900 include a quite and powerful engine and a greater duration of endurance. With such unique capabilities, the Hermes 900 has the capacity to reach altitudes of 30,000 feet and carry payloads of 770 pounds.
Source: http://www.elbitsystems.com//