Sperwer-LE

Region: Europe Country: France Category: UAV Company: Sagem

Use(s): long-endurance TUAV, surveillance, target acquisition, transmissions, EW, weapon capable Manufacturer: Sagem SA (Safran) Powerplant: 70hp two-stroke engine Dimensions: length: 3.5m, wingspan: 6.5m Weight: max payload: 100kg Performance: ceiling: 20,000ft Payload: EO/IR, SAR, transmission relay, EW (ELINT, COMINT), weapon carrying capability 60+kg Data Link: digital Ku-band (15GHz) link, transponder/IFF mode 3C and VHF relay with ATC Guidance/Tracking: pre-programmed navigation INS and GPS, automated take-off and landing Launch: catapult pneumatic launcher Structure Material: composite (carbon fibre) aluminium, titanium GCS: internal: four or two workstations (mission planning, management, mission monitoring with two flat screens (mouse, trackball, keyboard). External container: standard ISO 20x15x1 Oft, 19in rack containers, mobile Status: in development

2012-06-13

Sagem Sperwer Mk II Tactical UAV to be used by French Army

French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for five Sperwer Mk II drones, which will join the fleet of SDTI tactical drones already in...

2012-02-27

Sagem Wins Maintenance Contract for Sperwer UAVs Deployed by French Army

Paris | Sagem (Safran group) has just signed a contract with SIMMAD*, on behalf of the French Ministry of Defense, to provide in-service maintenance for the Sperwer SDTI tactical drone systems deployed by the French army. The contract covers...

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2021-05-05
Development of the world market of UAV during COVID-19 pandemic

The drone market has grown steadily and continuously over the past several years. The technology is here to stay and is becoming more prevalent across numerous industries. But 2020 was a unique year due to Covid-19. Overall, respondents even felt that the changes in business models triggered by the lockdowns would actually have a positive impact on the drone industry in the long run.