Seeing but not seen – IT180 even more stealthy
Its low radiated noise and radar cross section allow to perform covert operations, making it the ideal solution for numerous missions that require seeing without being seen:
- Intelligence
- Surveillance
- Target acquisition
- Reconnaissance
- The upgraded IT180 UAV supports up to 5 kilos of heavier payloads and benefits from a higher/ variable or adjustable ground clearance thanks to additional sliders, to be able to carry bulkier payloads.
- The power supply dedicated to the payloads has also been increased from 40W to 100W allowing to embed more sophisticated sensors such as the optronic payload day/night or EO/IR integrating an IR cooled sensor with continuous zoom.
Controlled up to 50 km away
The operator can control and manage the IT180 at a distance up to 50km, thanks to the video feedback display and cartography mission follow-up.
The quality of the video images and other information received in real time is ensured by the sensors and the new digital data links providing a higher output or bandwidth.
The increased range of 50 km is equally linked to the new data links using a specific waveform allowing for such an extension.
Improved data collection & Real-time situational awareness with AI
The GCS provides all essential data, with stable quality images and videos and make real-time target acquisition, detection and tracking easier and more efficient.
The new and more powerful embedded electronic card allows for video processing to use different compression formats to send through the data link.
The UAV now also has the capability of using real-time Computer Vision or/and Artificial Intelligence algorithms including, but not limited to:
- Operator assistance during long survey (object recognition and classification);
- Operator navigation assistance in case of GPS denied.
Equipped with a wide choice of dual sensors (EO/IR) gyro-stabilized cameras, the operator benefits from an accurate and precise situational awareness. The data collected is displayed in real-time and georeferenced on the screen of the Ground Control Station (GCS), from which the UAV IT180 is operated.
A Reliable forces multiplier in harsh environments
Operational by harsh weather conditions, the IT180 resists to wind gust up to 60km/h, rain, sand, extreme temperatures.
* DROGEN: Name given to ECA GROUP’s IT180 by French Army’s Genie Unit. Literally “DROne for the GENie”.
A modular and agonistic solution suited to operational requirements
- The IT180-60 electrical version, allowing for 1-hour autonomy with a 5 kilos payloads.
- The IT180-120 gasoline version, allowing for 2-hours autonomy, with a 5 kilos payloads.
The UAV IT180-60 has optimal capacities for covert operations and to perform intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance operations (ISTAR), thanks to its electrical engine and low radar cross section preventing noise pollution.
The UAV IT180-120 is ideal for long-endurance and long range missions. It can also meet the needs for:
- Naval applications such as floating drifting mines detection and magnetic range measurements
- Search-and-rescue missions and can also be deployed in fire surveillance, as well as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection missions
- Compact long-range solution;
- An agnostic, scalable and certified platform.
- Ready for the next cycle with AI development;
- Full integration possibilities of numerous payloads depending on the mission;
- Full capacity in harsh environments (dust, wind, moderate rain, snow, sea) and benefiting from its reinforced characteristics;
