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BirdEye 650D

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) · Israel

IAI mini/small tactical UAS with a flying-wing design, 15+ hours endurance and catapult launch for ISTAR missions; entered serial production in 2016.

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeSmall Tactical UAS
RoleISTAR
ClassSmall Tactical
ClassificationSmall Tactical UAS (STUAS)
MissionISTAR, patrol, convoy escort, radio relay
VariantsBird-Eye family (400, 650)
Notable partnersBluebird Aero Systems (IAI affiliate)
MTOW (kg)30
Frame typeFlying wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)150
Wingspan (m)4
Launch methodCatapult launch
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)900
Recovery methodParachute and airbag
Year introduced2016
Max payload (kg)5.5
Max speed (km/h)148
Standard sensorsMiniPOP / MicroPOP EO payloads
Production statusIn production
Service ceiling (m)4572
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.iai.co.il/p/birdeye-650d