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2020-09-01

THOR VTOL Completes Qualification Tests

Recently, Elbit Systems’ THOR, a multi-rotor Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) mini Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), successfully completed a series of environmental qualification tests ahead of the delivery of more than a 1,000 units to an army in Southeast Asia. As announced on October 6, 2019, the company was awarded a US$153 million contract to provide a networked multi-layered UAS array to an army in Southeast Asia.

The environmental qualification tests measured the operational durability of the THOR VTOL mini-UAS under a range of extreme environmental conditions and its capability to withstand the physical stress requirements under the MIL-STD-810. The tests demonstrated the capability of THOR to maintain operability in temperatures varying from minus 40-degree C, up to 65-degree C, withstand hard gusting rain and rough vibrations, and resist penetration and damage from blowing sand and dust.

A Low Altitude Multi-rotor Platform

The VTOL mini-UAS is designed for surveillance and reconnaissance missions over land and at sea. Electrically propelled, THOR is capable of carrying up to three kg of payloads and has a flight duration capability of up to 75 minutes of the operation, a maximal range of 10 kilometres and a flight ceiling of up to 2,000 feet.

THOR is a low altitude multi-rotor platform, designed for a wide range of surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Built from the ground up, it features a real-time HD data link and unique control software.

The fully foldable platform offers a clear 360-degree view and can be deployed almost anywhere and in a wide range of weather and terrain conditions. With an automatic takeoff and landing capability and autonomous mission ﬂight, the UAS is suitable for operation in urban areas with non-line of sight communication, as well as in marine zones.

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defence, homeland security and commercial programmes throughout the world.

The company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions.

The company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defence, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.

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