Uganda is seeking to deploy unmanned air vehicles for intelligence-gathering missions along its borders, with the nation's government assessing a proposal from Israeli manufacturer Innocon.
Kampala is evaluating Innocon's Mini Falcon I UAV, says chief executive Zvika Nave.
The design has a wingspan of 4.99m (16.3ft), a maximum launch weight of 85kg (187lb) and carries a retractable payload. Mission endurance is 12h, with an operational range of 95km (51nm).
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The Ugandan government several years ago acquired a P92 Echo Super light aircraft modified with an electro-optical payload by Innocon, and briefly used the asset before its was grounded after suffering technical problems.
Uganda's army now uses a twin-engined Vulcanair P68 equipped with an Israeli made payload controlled from a ground station.
Source: Flight International
