February 16, 2012 by Arie Egozi – Flight Global
Tel Aviv - Israeli manufacturer Innocon has received an order for its MiniFalcon II tactical unmanned air system from Northland Community and Technical College in Minnesota, with the equipment to be used as part of a new UAS training and maintenance programme.
Innocon's contract includes one ground station and two air vehicles, with options included to supply additional systems.
"We are delighted to be chosen by Northland College to be a part of their significant UAS maintenance and training programme," said Innocon chief executive Michael Armon. The customer is the first school in the USA to offer such a course, he added.
Capable of delivering an operating endurance of 15h at altitudes up to 15,000ft (4,300m), the MiniFalcon II has a maximum take-off weight of 150kg (330lb). The aircraft can carry a variety of payloads for tasks including day or night observation, aerial photography, target location and acquisition and laser designation.
Northland said its ability to establish a UAS training centre as part of its aviation maintenance programme has been supported by a $5 million grant approved via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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