The ArrowLite UAS is offered to special units
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Stark Aerospace has just unveiled its ArrowLitehand launched, single operator tactical UAS. The new ArrowLite mini unmanned air system (UAS) is being offered to some special units as their primary tactical intelligence tool.
The ArrowLitewas designed, developed and manufactured by Stark Aerospace, a subsidiary of IAI North America with support from the Program Manager for Tactical Operations Support (PM TOS) and CTTSO – Combatting Terrorism Technical Support Office. CTTSO awarded Stark a contract to develop the ArrowLitesystem for use by special operations and counter terrorism small tactical units of dominance. Thirteen systems, consisting of thirty-nine air vehicles, associated ground support equipment, and spares have been delivered to date.
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According to Stark Aerospace, the ArrowLite provides the tactical operator with a rapidly deployable light weight (under 6.5 lbs.) aerial ISR capability: a UAS that can be quickly assembled and hand-launched in 60 to 90 seconds after removal from a water proof transport carry case and features a day/night thermal 2-axis mechanically gimbaled stabilized payload with laser illuminator and data-link.
The company says that ArrowLite can achieve flight distances of 5-15km from the data link; can reach dash speeds up to 55 knots; is capable of sustaining flight for up to 2.75 hours (launch to land). It uses the light weight, NVG compatible, Ruggedized Operator Control Unit (ROCU) as the Ground Control Station.
The ArrowLite system can survive adverse environmental conditions and can support a variety of missions to include insertion by Military Free Fall (MFF).
