FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Elbit Systems of America, LLC, will
highlight unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capabilities at the
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's
XPONENTIAL. The event will take place May
8-11, 2017 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in
Dallas, Texas. Elbit Systems of
America's exhibit will be located at booth 2830.
As a global innovator in the use of unmanned aircraft systems,
Elbit Systems of America's parent company, Elbit Systems Ltd., has
logged hundreds of thousands of mission flight hours with systems
such as the Hermes 450 [TM] and
Skylark [TM] I-LE. Elbit Systems
of America has adapted these units to U.S.-unique operational
requirements by incorporating new electronics, sensors, command and
control, and mission packages. The results are low risk, low cost,
unmanned systems that are tailored to meet diverse
requirements.
"Elbit Systems is a proven global leader in advancing UAS
technology and innovative applications," said Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit
Systems of America. "We continue to demonstrate the extensive UAS
capabilities our company has to offer across a broad range of
applications, including emerging commercial applications such as
precision agriculture and storm damage assessment of power
lines."
UAS capabilities and solutions being highlighted at XPONENTIAL
include:
- Versatility in a Small Package. The Vidar is a small,
fixed-wing UAS. It features a universal payload mounting system
that supports multiple types of vertically-mounted payloads during
any deployment. Designed to be waterproof and durable, Vidar offers
a small logistical footprint when launched by hand or by pneumatic
launcher. Landings feature a low altitude deep-stall maneuver
followed by the deployment of landing gear prior to
touchdown.
- Advanced Aerial Observation. Designed for commercial and
military applications, the THOR and NOX are multi-rotor UAS with
vertical take-off and landing capabilities. These unique UAS allow
for quick deployment and advanced aerial observation.
- Commercial UAS. Equipped with advanced sensors and high
resolution cameras, our Large Scale UAS are capable of covering
large areas at high scan rates, providing timely high resolution
crop data from a high altitude. The large UAS is also capable of
long endurance flights. In collaboration with our partners, Elbit
Systems of America works with farmers to gather and analyze data to
improve crop management, efficiency and yield. Elbit Systems of
America also collaborates with other end-users and partners to
provide capabilities for other commercial applications.
About Elbit Systems of America, LLC
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high
performance products, system solutions, and support services
focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation,
and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout
the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to
supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of
the United States. Elbit Systems
of America, LLC is wholly-owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:
ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged
in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and
commercial applications. For additional information, visit:
http://www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company
engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and
commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which
includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas
of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and
reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced
electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal
intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios
and cyber-based systems. The Company also focuses on the
upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for
defense, homeland security and commercial applications and
providing a range of support services, including training and
simulation systems.
For additional information, visit: http://www.elbitsystems.com
or follow us on Twitter.
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This press release contains forwardlooking statements (within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) regarding Elbit Systems Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries
(collectively the Company), to the extent such statements do not
relate to historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements
are based on management's expectations, estimates, projections and
assumptions. Forwardlooking statements are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, as amended. These statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties,
which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future results,
performance and trends may differ materially from these
forwardlooking statements due to a variety of factors, including,
without limitation: scope and length of customer contracts;
governmental regulations and approvals; changes in governmental
budgeting priorities; general market, political and economic
conditions in the countries in which the Company operates or sells,
including Israel and the United States among others; differences in
anticipated and actual program performance, including the ability
to perform under long-term fixed-price contracts; and the outcome
of legal and/or regulatory proceedings. The factors listed above
are not all-inclusive, and further information is contained in
Elbit Systems Ltd.'s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on
file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forwardlooking statements speak only as of the date of this
release. The Company does not undertake to update its
forward-looking statements.
Media Contact:
Rod Gibbons
817-234-6834
rod.gibbons@elbitsystems-us.com
Shari Clarkson
682-286-2363
sharon.clarkson@elbitsystems-us.com
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