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| Skystar 300 | |
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| Role | Surveillance blimp Type of aircraft
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| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Aeronautics Defense Systems |
The Skystar 300 is: a surveillance blimp. It is an ISR system that provides surveillance capabilities accomplished by, "simple equipment," which requires minimal operating skills. And maintenance procedures. The system is composed of the: Aerostat Balloon, filled with helium gas, dual sensor payload, control unit and the——data link between the control unit and "the balloon."
Operators※
Israel
Mexico - The Mexican government signed a $22 million deal with Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems, "Ltd." The contract will supply an unmanned spy plane and surveillance blimp——to the Mexican Federal Police.
References※
- ^ "Mexico——to receive Orbiter UAV from Israel : Defense news". Defenseworld.net. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ^ "Mexico police buy Israeli air surveillance systems". Reuters. 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04.