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Steadicopter (Stand S10-308), a provider of rotary unmanned aerial systems, is demonstrating the new capabilities of its Black Eagle 50 advanced lightweight unmanned robotic helicopter. Black Eagle 50 has been upgraded with additional features, including an inertial navigation system with no dependency on GPS, which gives it a significant advantage in GPS-denied areas, and is tailored for naval missions with robust mechanical and electronic capabilities that support flight in maritime environments. A datalink connects the aircraft with the ground controller, enabling the transmission of live video and data between the two. The system has a steady hovering endurance of up to three hours and flight endurance of up to four hours. At only 27kg, Black Eagle 50 is extremely lightweight and compact, with a maximum take-off weight of
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only 35kg and payload capacity of 5kg. It has a communication range of up to 150km, depending on the client’s requirements, and a service ceiling of 10,000ft. Its total length is just 2,540mm, while its maximum air speed is 70 knots (126km/h), with a cruising speed of 45 knots (81km/h). Black Eagle 50 is a vertical take-off and landing robotic observation system, and is
said to be an ideal solution for tactical maritime and land intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions. Steadicopter recently signed a co-operative agreement with Israel Shipyards for the marketing of Black Eagle as part of the defence, intelligence and surveillance systems installed on its offshore patrol vessel family. Q
Reliable connections for harsh environments Lemo (Stand S8-130) is highlighting an extensive range of its cables and standard offthe-shelf rugged multipin pullpush connectors. One of the many products on show is the M Series High Power range of miniature high-density ratchet-locking circular connectors, which offer customers, space and weight-saving benefits without compromising performance, reliability or functionality. According to the manufacturer, this product is ideally suited for equipment used in harsh environments,
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where space or weight are at a premium and reliability is a prerequisite. Applications include soldier equipment, rugged displays, communication equipment, vehicle electronics and avionics, as well as general controls and sensors. The capability of a dedicated cable assembly facility in the UK is also presented. The Lemo team will be available on Stand S8-130 to welcome customers − existing and potential − with a view to offering technical advice and Q problem-solving expertise.
Dragresistant aerostats RT LTA Systems (Stand S5-220), a designer and manufacturer of aerostats for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications applications, is emphasising improvements to its SkyStar family that minimise drift and drag − normally occurring features of ordinary aerodynamic changes − and will further enhance the availability of aerostats. SkyStar aerostat systems, which include SkyStar 110, SkyStar 120, SkyStar 180, and SkyStar 330, are deployed by many forces around the world and have already provided more than two million operational hours. They can be deployed under extreme weather conditions with low operational and maintenance costs, and offer more than 85 per cent availability in any given area. Ideal applications are defence, security, border control and homeland security missions. ‘‘These enhanced capabilities have been developed to meet the needs of our customers around the world who require an operational system at any given time,’’ said Rami Shmueli, Q CEO of RT LTA Systems.
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