IA-17 Close-range Tactical UAS

Product catalog summary

Product Overview
The IA-17 is a small fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for patrol, surveillance, aerial observation, and reconnaissance missions. It features a 2-stroke gasoline engine and optimized lift and control surfaces for maximum endurance and high cruising speed. A parachute system allows for landing on unprepared terrain, enhancing operational flexibility.

Key Features

Modular construction for easy sensor payload installation.
Real-time data transmission with gyro-stabilized EO/IR camera turret for 360° observation.
Scalable software/hardware interface with options for console or portable Ground Control Station (GCS).
STANAG 4586 protocol compliance and advanced moving map features.
Multiple platform control and eye-on-target feature.

Applications

Coastal patrol and support for Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

Data Link Capabilities

Customizable frequency and secure encrypted transmission.
Long-range coverage up to 80 km with COFDM technology.
GPS-based auto-tracking capability.

Launch and Landing Systems

Catapult takeoff system operable in various conditions, ready in 15 minutes.
Parachute Landing Subsystem for normal and emergency landings.

Technical Specifications

Overall length: 1270 mm
Wingspan: 2800 mm
Height: 215 mm
Max take-off weight: 25.0 kg
Payload: 2.5 kg
Max speed: 160 kph
Endurance: 5+ hours
Operational ceiling: 4500 m ASL
Mission radius: 80 km LoS

Compliance
The IA-17 system is ITAR-Free, ensuring ease of international operations.

Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. or its regional offices in Australasia, UK, Korea, North America, and Brazil.

Catalog excerpts

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IA-17 IA-17 The IA-17 is a small fixed wing UAS whose flight configuration has been designed in order to provide the best performance when employed for patrol, surveillance, aerial observation and reconnaissance missions. Propulsion is provided by a 2-stroke gasoline engine and the lift and control surfaces are optimized to achieve maximum endurance and a high cruising speed. A parachute allows landing on unprepared terrain enabling operations in the most complex environments. The modular construction of the platform offers the capability to easily install different sensor payloads allowing the...

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Tactical modular body fiberglass shock-proof airframe Ground Control Station Ruggedized transportable case CATAPULT TAKEOFF SYSTEM • • • • • Ready for launch and disassembly in no more than 15 minutes Operates without any external power supply Operates in wet/sandy conditions Can launch in wind conditions up to 10 m/s Launch command can be provided remotely DATALINK (TRACKING ANTENNA) UAS Control Data-link: • • • Customizable frequency according to standards Secure encrypted transmission (optional) Long-range coverage (up to 80 km) Payload Data-link: • PARACHUTE LANDING SUBSYSTEM Coded Orthogonal...

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi (UK) Ltd. 3 Gloster Court, Whittle Avenue, Segensworth West, Fareham, Hampshire P015 5SH, UK Tel. +44 (0) 1489 885807 Fax +44 (0) 1489 584457 [email protected] IDS Brasil Engenharia de Sistemas Ltda. Av. Paulista, 2421 - 11° andar, Sao Paulo CEP 01311-300 SP, Brazil Tel. +55 11 3060 9364 Fax +55 11 3060 9364 [email protected] IDS North America Ltd. 65 Denzil Doyle Court, Unit 215 - K2M 2G8 Ottawa, Ontario Tel. +1 613 591-0500 Fax +1 613 591-0981 [email protected] IDS Australasia Pty Ltd. Unit 5, 3-5 Hinkler...

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