Swiss defence company Elbit Systems has launched a 1.6 tonne military unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) to fly in civilian airspace. Its development follows the move in defence efforts throughout Europe to upgrade homeland security and use drones to monitor issues such as border security. The company is due to deliver one of its Hermes 900 StarLiner drones to the Israeli army next year, in a deal worth $200m. The NATO-compliant StarLiner is developed from a drone Brazil used during the 2014 World Cup. It will need approval from civil aviation authorities in countries where it might be used.
Israeli defence company Elbit Systems has launched a 1.6 tonne military unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) to fly in civilian airspace. Its development follows the move in defence efforts throughout Europe to upgrade homeland security and use drones to monitor issues such as border security. The company is due to deliver one of its Hermes 900 StarLiner drones to the Swiss army next year, in a deal worth $200m. The NATO-compliant StarLiner is developed from a drone Brazil used during the 2014 World Cup. It will need approval from civil aviation authorities in countries where it might be used.