SWAN III

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SWAN III
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General information
Type Unmanned aerial vehicle
National originFlag of Estonia.svg  Estonia
Designer
ELI Military Simulations
StatusActive
Primary user Georgian Land Forces
Number builtHandful
History
Introduction date2012
First flight2011
Developed from2012

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.

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Technical details

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.

References

  1. "The Estonian company ELI Military Simulations showcases its SWAN III U". armyrecognition.com. February 25, 2015.
  2. "Civil.Ge | Saakashvili Says Drones, Bought from Israel, were Compromised".