The SWAN III is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed by ELI Military Simulations of Estonia[1] in cooperation with STC Delta.[2] The system is intended for use in border policing, aerial reconnaissance, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles.

SWAN III
Role Unmanned aerial vehicle
National origin  Estonia
Designer ELI Military Simulations
First flight 2011
Introduction 2012
Status Active
Primary user Georgian Land Forces
Number built Handful
Developed from 2012

Technical details

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The aircraft is powered by a built-in combustion engine. It lands on a parachute and unfolds airbags for protection. It is controlled remotely from a ground unit.

  • Flight time: 8 hours
  • Altitude: 100–3000 meters
  • Speed: 60–160 km/h
  • Payload: Dual camera, photographic camera, thermal camera, infrared camera

References

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  1. ^ "SWAN III".
  2. ^ "Civil.Ge | Saakashvili Says Drones, Bought from Israel, were Compromised".
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