Georgian UAV

The Unmanned Aerial System is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed by ELI Military Simulations of Estonia in cooperation with STC Delta and produced in Georgia.[1] The system is intended for use in border policing, aerial reconnaissance, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles. It was presented to the Georgian minister of defence in April 2012.

Georgian UAV
Role Unmanned aerial vehicle
National origin  Georgia
Manufacturer Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing
Designer Scientific Technical Center Delta
First flight 2011
Introduction 2012
Status Active
Primary user Georgian Land Forces
Number built 6+
Developed from 2012

Technical details

The aircraft is powered by a built-in combustion engine. It lands on a parachute and unfolds airbags for protection. It is controlled remotely from a ground unit.

  • Flight time: 8 hours
  • Altitude: 100-3000 meters
  • Speed: 60-160 km/h
  • Payload: Dual camera, photographic camera, thermal camera, infrared camera
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