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Orbiter 
A Serbian Orbiter UAV Role Reconnaissance UAV National origin Israel Manufacturer Aeronautics Defense Systems The Orbiter Mini UAV System Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a compact and lightweight system designed for use in Military and Homeland Security missions. It has been used with great effect in the Middle East since it was first developed. The system is used for 'Over The Hill' reconnaissance missions, Low Intensity Conflicts and Urban warfare operations as well as any close range ISTAR mission. It is manufactured by the Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.[1]
According to news reports, a Orbiter Mini UAV, operated by the Mexican Federal Government, likely the Federal Police, malfunctioned on December 17, 2010. During a surveillance operation, it crossed the border into US airspace and crashed in El Paso, TX.[2] No property was damaged, as the UAV apparently deployed a parachute during its decent. It was reported to and retrieved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Operators
Israel - Israeli Sea Corps[3]
Azerbaijan - Azerbaijani Land Forces
Mexico - Mexican Federal Police[4][5]
Serbia- Serbian Army
Poland - GROM, 1 Pułk Specjalny Komandosów
Ireland - Irish Army
References
- ^ http://www.aeronautics-sys.com/?CategoryID=254&ArticleID=169&Page=1
- ^ http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/12/17/texas.mexican.drone/index.html?hpt=Sbin
- ^ http://www.nrg.co.il/online/1/ART2/152/487.html
- ^ http://www.defenseworld.net/go/defensenews.jsp?subcatid=127&id=2789&h=Mexico+receive+Orbiter+UAV+from+Israel
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSLG436688
Categories:- Unmanned aerial vehicles of Israel
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