Flight Global just released this presentation of the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 at the recent Singapore Air Show.
The Hermes 900 is a natural extension of the Hermes 450 tactical UAS, with full compatibility in missions and support infrastructure. While offering all Hermes UAS family capabilities, it features larger multi-payload configurations, higher flight altitude and extended flight time, with its 15 m wingspan, 970 kg max takeoff weight, larger payload capacity (300Kg) and longer endurance, The Hermes 900 is an all weather UAS. It incorporates an IATOL (Internal Auto Takeoff and Landing) system that enables auto-landing even on alternate non-instrumented runways. Like the Hermes 450, the Hermes 900 features full redundancy and fault tolerant avionics and electronics architecture.
The aircraft is well equipped with advanced features including built-in autonomous emergency procedures, ATC (Air Traffic Control) radio, radio relay, and IFF transponder. The Hermes 900 is controlled by Elbit Systems UGCS (Universal Ground Control Station) that can control two UAS at any given time from a single station while a single operator operates the air vehicle and payloads for each UAS.
The Hermes 900 system supports numerous missions and specialised applications such as electro-optics, IR imaging laser range finder and laser designation, as well as SAR/GMTI, COMINT DF, ELINT and electronic warfare.
The system maintains secured redundant Line Of Sight (LOS) data link as well as satellite communication (BLOS) Beyond Line of Sight.
Sources: Flight Global, Elbit Systems