Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Mexico Signs Deal For Israeli Mini-UAVs, Blimp / Mexico Signs Multimillion-Dollar Deal With Israeli Company For Mini-UAV And Surveillance Blimp

Mexico Signs Deal For Israeli Mini-UAVs, Blimp / Mexico Signs Multimillion-Dollar Deal With Israeli Company For Mini-UAV And Surveillance Blimp
(NSI News Source Info) NEWTOWN, Conn. - February 18, 2009: The Mexican government has just signed a $22 million deal with Israeli company Aeronautics Defense Systems, Ltd. The Skystar - 300 provides surveillance capabilities accomplished by simple equipment, which requires minimal operating skills and maintenance procedures. The system is composed of the Aerostat Balloon, filled with Helium gas, Dual Sensor payload, Control Unit and the Data link between the Control Unit and the Balloon.
The contract will supply an unmanned spy plane and surveillance blimp to the Mexican Federal Police. The small unmanned aircraft developed by Aeronautics Defense Systems, known as the Orbiter, has been used by the Israeli government for surveillance work in the Gaza Strip.
The Skystar 300 blimp will also be delivered under the contract. The Skystar 300 is capable of 24-hour monitoring with onboard cameras.
The new equipment will no doubt assist the Federal Police in fighting drug trafficking and drug-related violence in the region.

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