Denel Dynamics Seeker family of tactical ISR UAVs. The Seeker II is battle-proven; the Seeker 400 is the larger evolved variant with up to 100 kg payload, 16 h endurance and optional weaponization (Impi laser-guided missiles).
| Country | South Africa |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Tactical reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | ISR / reconnaissance |
| Class | Tactical UAV |
| Classification | Tactical UAV |
| Mission | ISR, reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery adjustment, light strike (Seeker 400) |
| Datalink | Line-of-sight datalink |
| Variants | Seeker, Seeker II, Seeker 200, Seeker 400 |
| MTOW (kg) | 450 |
| Operators | South Africa, Algeria, UAE |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Single piston engine, pusher propeller |
| Range (km) | 250 |
| Wingspan (m) | 7 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | runway |
| Autonomy level | Remotely piloted with autonomous modes |
| Endurance (min) | 960 |
| Recovery method | runway |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Max payload (kg) | 100 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 222 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR (day/night), thermal imaging |
| Production status | In service / production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5500 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Regional African conflicts |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS, Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |