Skyeton Platform Family
Unmanned Platform
The Skyeton Platform Family, exemplified by the Raybird-3, consists of small tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Mission Profile
The Skyeton platforms, particularly the Raybird-3, are engineered to fulfill critical ISR roles, providing persistent aerial monitoring and real-time data collection over extended periods and distances. Their doctrine of employment centers on supporting tactical ground operations, border security, critical infrastructure protection, and environmental monitoring by offering a comprehensive situational picture. These UAS are typically launched via catapult and recovered by parachute, allowing for deployment from austere locations without the need for traditional runways. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, providing crucial information for decision-making in both military and civilian contexts.
Key Features
- ▸Extended endurance and operational range for prolonged missions.
- ▸Automatic take-off and landing (ATOL) capabilities for ease of deployment.
- ▸Equipped with high-resolution electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) gimbals for day and night surveillance.
- ▸Secure and encrypted data link for reliable communication.
- ▸Modular payload system allowing for mission-specific sensor configurations.
- ▸Low acoustic signature for covert operations.
- ▸Robust design capable of operating in adverse weather conditions.
- ▸Catapult launch and parachute recovery system.
Specifications
- ceiling
- Up to 3500 m (11,500 ft)
- configuration
- Fixed-wing monoplane
- endurance
- Up to 24 hours
- mtow
- 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- payload
- Up to 5 kg (11 lbs)
- propulsion
- Electric motor
- range
- Up to 2500 km (1550 miles) total flight distance, 120 km (75 miles) control range (direct), up to 250 km (155 miles) with retransmitter
- speed
- Cruise 80-120 km/h (50-75 mph), Max 140 km/h (87 mph)
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About the Manufacturer
Skyeton appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: small tactical uas (group 2 / nato class i) for long-range isr missions. Operating from Bratislava, Slovakia, Skyeton serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.