IAI Heron Capabilities

Source-backed capabilities

• Workflows: Tactical ISR mission, Drone ISR, Tactical reconnaissance
• Operating environments: Defence operational environment
• Deployment model: Defence UAV system operated by military and government customers.
• Long-endurance flight - Claimed - Remain airborne for the manufacturer-rated long-endurance mission duration. - environment: Long-range land and maritime surveillance operations - Control: unspecified - source: iai.co.il
• ISR and tactical support - Commercial deployment - Collect radar, signals and EO/IR intelligence during long-range surveillance operations. - environment: Long-range land and maritime surveillance operations - Hardware: mission-specific radar, SIGINT or EO/IR payload - Control: unspecified - source: iai.co.il
• Perimeter patrol - Commercial deployment - Monitor maritime approaches and land borders during persistent patrols. - environment: Long-range land and maritime surveillance operations - Hardware: surveillance payload - Control: unspecified - source: iai.co.il