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2. Silent Falcon UAS


In tactical solar-electric unmanned aircraft systems, the Silent Falcon UAS marks a revolution. With high-efficiency solar cells mixed with a patented energy storage mechanism, this flexible drone can run for up to 12 hours. Quick payload adjustments made possible by the modular design of the aircraft let several mission profiles—from border security to agricultural monitoring—to be supported. With a 4.27-meter wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 11 kg, the Silent Falcon remarkably balances portability and performance. Although its powerful avionics suite guarantees exact navigation and data collecting capability, its whisper-quiet operation makes it perfect for covert missions.

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