PELE

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2030
Total Production : ?

Model Status Year Produced
PELE Under Development 2030 ?



PELE

Group : Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status : Under Development
Also Known As : Precision Exportable Launched Effect
Origin : United States of America
Contractor : General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2030
Total Production : ?

The PELE, Precision Exportable Launched Effect, is a small semi-autonomous unmanned air vehicle developed by General Atomics Aeronautics Systems Inc (GA-ASI). The propeller-driven PELE can be released by the MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft or ground platforms. The purpose of this aircraft is to conduct reconnaissance missions in challenging environments. It is equipped with an array of electro-optical (EO) sensors as well as other payloads depending on the mission profile. The PELE aircraft can stay airborne for seven hours traveling up to 500 nautical miles (900+ kilometers). GA-ASI unveiled the PELE in June 2025.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
United States of AmericaPlanned ?
Specifications
Notes
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Dimensions
Length 9 foot
Wingspan 11 foot
Mass
Max Takeoff Weight 250 pound
Performance
Max Range 500 nautical mile
Power
Power 16 hp
Time
Flight Endurance 7 hour

News

Friday, 20 June, 2025
General Atomics Unveils PELE Small Unmanned Air Vehicle for Export Customers

Small, Uncrewed Launched Effect Delivers Multi-Mission Capability SAN DIEGO – 15 June 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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