The enhanced Microlite system offers real-time battlefield monitoring, intelligence gathering, and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities, significantly boosted by the integration with Sky Sapience’s Tethered Aerial Infrastructure. This collaboration highlights the advanced features of Microlite, positioning it as an essential tool for real-time tactical awareness during force protection missions and mobile ground operations.
Microlite, developed by Rafael, is designed for continuous surveillance and wide-area monitoring, offering military units accurate and real-time situational awareness. The system supports the monitoring of vast areas, collecting critical data and enabling precise mission planning, making it a game-changing asset for military operations.
By integrating with Sky Sapience’s HoverMast unmanned aerial vehicles, Microlite significantly enhances its operational flexibility. This makes it a valuable tethered asset for gathering real-time tactical intelligence in terrestrial, maritime, and urban environments. The collaboration demonstrates how Microlite’s capabilities can be expanded to accommodate a wide range of mission scenarios with high precision and reliability.
A standout feature of this partnership is the seamless integration between the Microlite WAPS and the Controp narrow field-of-view observation head. When Microlite detects and tracks a target, it can automatically relay the target information to the Controp head for identification. This automatic transfer ensures a smooth transition between surveillance and identification tasks, allowing military forces to prioritise critical targets and optimise operational effectiveness during missions.
Sky Sapience’s HoverMast UAVs are designed for robustness, mobility, and full autonomy. These systems can reach altitudes of up to 700 metres (2,300 feet) and carry payloads weighing up to 10 kilograms (20 pounds), making them ideal for deployment in GPS-denied zones or areas subject to electronic warfare. The HoverMast platforms are built to withstand harsh conditions, featuring IP-65 dust and rain resistance, ensuring their suitability for complex operational environments.
