Patroller
Type: Surveillance UAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Safran
Overview
Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. Based on the Stemme S15 motorglider platform with a wingspan of 18 m and endurance exceeding 20 hours at altitudes up to 20,000 ft. Carries a multi-sensor payload including EO/IR turret, synthetic aperture radar, SIGINT, and COMINT systems on three hardpoints. Can be armed with lightweight precision munitions. The French Army received its first systems in 2023, filling a critical capability gap between tactical drones and the larger MQ-9 Reaper.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 GCS |
|---|---|
| engine | Rotax 914 turbocharged piston, 115 hp |
| sensors | EO/IR, GMTI radar, SAR |
| range_km | 5000 |
| weight_kg | 1250 |
| payload_kg | 250 |
| wingspan_m | 18 |
| endurance_h | 30 |
| max_speed_kmh | 220 |
| service_ceiling_m | 6700 |
Operators
- France
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