Group : mini-UAVs
Status : Active
Also Known As : Skylark I LE (IMOD improved version for battalion level), Skylark I LEX
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Total Production : ?

The Skylark I mini-UAV has been designed to be operated by a two-man crew using the air vehicle along with a command and control portable tactical computer. The hand launched air vehicles features fully autonomous flight and provides real-time imagery and video. The payload options include daylight TV, night TV and infrared sensor as well as GPS positioning. It is powered by a single two-blade nose-mounted propeller with electric drive. With a takeoff weight of 5.5 kg the Skylark I has a flight endurance of 2 hours at ranges of five-to-ten kilometers while cruising at speeds of 20 to 40 knots.

Group : mini-UAVs
Status : Active
Also Known As : Skylark 2
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2007
Total Production : ?

The Skylark II is an enlarged version of Skylark I mini-UAV featuring a greater payload (10 kg) and flight performance. Skylark II has a flight endurance of six hours and a ceiling of 15,000-ft while providing TV and Infrared imagery and video in real-time as well as GPS positioning. The whole Skylark II system can be mounted on a single ground vehicle which also acts as the launch and recovery platform. The new system supports operations on-the-move and is provided with autonomous flight modes. The air vehicle is powered by a single two-blade nose-mounted propeller with electric drive.

Group : mini-UAVs
Status : Active
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : August 2016
Total Production : ?

The Elbit Systems Skylark C is a highly autonomous mini UAS designed for tactical naval and maritime applications conducting organic maritime intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The system features a waterproof and floating air vehicle and will allow inspecting and observing maritime and/or coastal activities from a safe distance. The Skylark C mini-UAV can be deployed and retrieved by the same surface vessel in less than 15 minutes by a crew of two-man. The air vehicle is released using a catapult and retrieved by means of a parachute or optionally a ship-based net. The Skylark C was introduced by Elbit Systems in August 2016.

The Skylark C air vehicle is electrically powered delivering very low visual and acoustic signatures making it especially well suited for special naval operations, border security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations. The air vehicle is fitted with an inertial navigation system (INS) and a stabilized electro-optical (EO) payload with a high resolution thermal imager and color daylight camera. The EO payload enables real-time day/night monitoring even in adverse weather conditions.

Group : Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : Skylark 3
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Elbit Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2018
First Flight : April 2017
Total Production : ?

The Skylark III, also known as Skylark 3, is a tactical unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed to provide battlefield intelligence and target information to artillery units of the Israeli Armed Forces. This drone is equipped with advanced photographic equipment to conduct reconnaissance and intelligence missions in combat zones. The Skylark III is able to stay airborne for six hours and travel a distance of up to 100 kilometers. Besides, the new drone uses a parachute landing system to avoid harm during recovery operations. The Skylark III started flight trials on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) in April 2017 with the system expected to enter into service within 2018.