Pipistrel would like to thank U.S. Special Forces and their contractor for choosing our Surveyor special platforms for long-endurance surveillance missions.
After a time of secret activities, SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) has confirmed to Aviation Week
that Pipistrel’s specially prepared airframes are being used with “sensors to collect full-motion video and signals intelligence“ on missions flown up to 30 hours and 30.000 ft.
Our surveillance platforms can be deployed as OPVs or UAVs, and be fitted with a multitude of sensors, including EO/IR, Radar-based sensors and signals intelligence, with endurance ranging from 8 through 30+ hours at low, medium and high altitudes – all at a fraction of the cost of conventional solutions. With unique in-house capabilities Pipistrel also develops tailor-made OPV/UAV systems with advanced capability, including solutions for unmanned cargo delivery and VTOL capable vehicles, to bring unprecedented value and capabilities to our customers.
More info about the Surveyor platform at: https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/aircraft/surveillance/customized-airborne-platforms/