Elbit Unveils the Hermes™ 650 Spark Tactical UAS That Can Fly Up to 24 Hours. By. Hana Levi Julian - 14 Adar I 5784 – February 22, 2024. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

Hermes 650 Spark drone Photo: Elbit Systems. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,430 pounds, the 650 Spark is a midsized drone between Elbit's 450 and 900 models.

Boasting a maximum take-off weight of 650kg (1,430lb), the Hermes 650 can carry a 260kg payload. Elbit claims an endurance of 24h, and the aircraft can travel at speeds of 55-120kt (101-222km/h).

SINGAPORE—Israel’s Elbit Systems has unveiled the Hermes 650 Spark, which is designed to fulfill requirements for a midsize UAS between the Hermes 450 and the Hermes 900.

Elbit Systems unveiled its new front-engine Hermes 650 Spark tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on 21 February at Singapore Air Show 2024.