BlueBird Aero Systems has announced winning a tender for the supply of SpyLite mini-UAS systems, for the Chilean Army, surpassing competing systems in both performance and price levels.
According to Ronen Nadir, CEO of BlueBird Aero systems, “We are very pleased to have won the tender in Chile, with SpyLite having surpassed the competing systems in both performance and price levels. The SpyLite system is the result of a significant investment in research and development, designed to bring to the market a cost-effective, reliable, high performance product that successfully handles the missions associated with the modern battlefield, the HLS requirements, as well as with the commercial market. We believe that follow-up orders will be added to this first order.”
SpyLite is a mature, advanced, combat-proven, extended performance electric Mini-UAS, optimized to provide covert, “over-the-hill” or extended range real-time visual intelligence. SpyLite is unique in its ability to fly even in strong winds and on cloudy or rainy days, assuring high operational availability for over 4 hours and a communication range of over 50km. The SpyLite system can be configured to back-packed, vehicle-mounted or HQ stationary configurations.
Fully autonomous, from its point of launch to its accurate parachute and airbag recovery, the system delivers autonomous ease of use and high reliability, providing a very versatile and stable ISR platform. Combining a stabilized CCD and IR payload with proprietary ground exploitation software – the SpyLite allows for GPS-marked imagery to be relayed in real time to the ground station. This capability delivers enhanced situational awareness, contributing substantially to the success of the mission.
The SpyLite system presents an ultimate solution for supporting real time video or tactical mapping on demand for open area as well as urban warfare scenarios for military, peace keeping, low intensity conflict, security, disaster management and commercial applications.
The SpyLite system has accumulated thousands of operational flight hours in the service of several international customers, and has been in operational use by the Israeli MOD since 2006.
Source: Press Release