Panther tilt rotor UAS for Special Forces
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The Panther takes off and lands automatically by a simple click of the operator console, thus eliminating the need for an external pilot.
The Panther is powered by 3 ultra-quiet electrical motors.
The Panther has a takeoff weight of 65 kg and can be equipped with different payloads. A new power pack comprised of two separate Lithium-ion (LiOn) batteries will allow the Israel aerospace industries (IAI) Panther tilt rotor unmanned air system (UAS), to stay in the air with a payload, for over 6 hours.
Sources confirmed that the VTOL UAS is on its way to a 4 hours endurance.
Unmanned systems conference 2014 – Israel
While one battery is used for the vertical takeoff and landing the other is used for the cruising. The Panther uses an innovative automatic flight control system that controls the transitions between the hovering takeoff phase to forward flight and vice versa before landing. The source explained that this system also controls the transition from one battery to the other.
Special Forces are showing great interest in the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Panther tilt rotor unmanned air system (UAS).
Demonstrations have been performed and additional are expected soon.
The Panther’s endurance is currently being extended.
