IAI mini/small tactical UAS with a flying-wing design, 15+ hours endurance and catapult launch for ISTAR missions; entered serial production in 2016.
| Country | Israel |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Small Tactical UAS |
| Role | ISTAR |
| Class | Small Tactical |
| Classification | Small Tactical UAS (STUAS) |
| Mission | ISTAR, patrol, convoy escort, radio relay |
| Variants | Bird-Eye family (400, 650) |
| Notable partners | Bluebird Aero Systems (IAI affiliate) |
| MTOW (kg) | 30 |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 150 |
| Wingspan (m) | 4 |
| Launch method | Catapult launch |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 900 |
| Recovery method | Parachute and airbag |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Max payload (kg) | 5.5 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 148 |
| Standard sensors | MiniPOP / MicroPOP EO payloads |
| Production status | In production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4572 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Comms relay, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Mothership / relay (carrier drone launching FPVs or extending link range) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |