UAV · Mini-UAV
Skylark
Elbit Systems · Israel
Electric, man-portable mini-UAV family; the small Skylark I/I-LEX is hand- or sling-launched for over-the-hill ISR, while the larger Skylark 3 is a ~45 kg class system with ~100 km range.
| Country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Mini-UAV |
| Role | Tactical ISR |
| Class | Mini |
| Classification | Mini-UAV |
| Mission | ISR, Reconnaissance, Target acquisition |
| Variants | Skylark I, I-LE, I-LEX, II, 3 |
| MTOW (kg) | 7.5 |
| Operators | Israel and numerous export customers |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 40 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2 |
| Combat-proven | Unknown |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | Hand/sling |
| Endurance (min) | 180 |
| Recovery method | Deep-stall |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1.2 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR gimbal |
| Production status | In production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4600 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.elbitsystems.com/unmanned/aerial/tactical-uas/skylark-i-lex