Hermes 650 Spark | Multi‑Role Tactical UAS

Multi-Role & Multi-Payload Tactical UAS

Built on the heritage of the Hermes™ family of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Hermes™ 650 Spark expands the operational flight envelope with next-generation multi-mission capability, versatility and survivability.

The versatile Hermes™ 650 Spark tactical UAS incorporates redundant and highly safe distributed avionics systems, take-off and landing from short runways and auto-taxi. The UAS provides operators with a “server in the sky” for onboard real-time data analytics, and prognostics & health management utilizing AI-based algorithms.

Key Features

Avionics

Advanced avionics

Long-endurance

Long-endurance of up to 24h

Flight modes

Advanced flight modes

Range

BLOS range

Wide range

Wide range of flight speeds

Multi-purpose

Multi-purpose payload bay

NATO STANAG

NATO STANAG 4671 Compliant

Range

BLOS range

Avionics

Advanced avionics

Wide range

Wide range of flight speeds

Long-endurance

Long-endurance of up to 24h

Multi-purpose

Multi-purpose payload bay

Flight modes

Advanced flight modes

NATO STANAG

NATO STANAG 4671 Compliant

Payloads

Radar

COMINT

EO/IR/SWIR

ELINT

SkEye WAPS™

Wide Area Persistent Surveillance

EO/IR/SWIR

Radar

ELINT

COMINT

SkEye WAPS™

Wide Area Persistent Surveillance

Main Highlights

Low operating costs

Minimal technical crew and support equipment, short turn-around time between flights and highly automatic pre-flight inspection.

Multi-payload & high capacity

Enabling multiple payloads simultaneously in addition to a high-quality EO. 260kg useful load with 8 modular storage stations – 2 payload bays and 6 hard points.

Advanced avionics architecture

Capable of integrating enhanced capabilities, analytics and smart digital maintenance.

Long endurance and SATCOM

LOS of 300km, with SATCOM capabilities and extended endurance of up to 24 hours.

Advanced avionics architecture

Capable of integrating enhanced capabilities, analytics and smart digital maintenance.

Low operating costs

Minimal technical crew and support equipment, short turn-around time between flights and highly automatic pre-flight inspection.

Long endurance and SATCOM

LOS of 300km, with SATCOM capabilities and extended endurance of up to 24 hours.

Multi-payload & high capacity

Enabling multiple payloads simultaneously in addition to a high-quality EO. 260kg useful load with 8 modular storage stations – 2 payload bays and 6 hard points.

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