Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Elbit Unveils Skylark UAS with Hybrid Power
Elbit’s popular Skylark 3 UAS has been developed with a dual electric/internal combustion propulsion system offering a dramatic increase in endurance.
In service with armies around the world, the Skylark is primarily used to stream battlefield video to a ground control station to support ground forces. The new Hybrid version can remain on station in this role for at least three times longer than earlier variants. (Photo: Elbit Systems)
In service with armies around the world, the Skylark is primarily used to stream battlefield video to a ground control station to support ground forces. The new Hybrid version can remain on station in this role for at least three times longer than earlier variants. (Photo: Elbit Systems)

Elbit Systems has unveiled the latest member of its Skylark small tactical unmanned aerial system (STUAS) family. As its name suggests, the Skylark 3 Hybrid introduces a hybrid propulsion system that marries an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. The result is a three-fold increase in endurance to 18 hours without any change in size or weight, in turn significantly enhancing mission effectiveness and cost-efficiency.


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