IAI shrinks EOIR payloads
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the launch of two new tactical electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads, with the market for unmanned vehicles a key target.
The systems comprise a new, very small payload called NanoPOP and a new version of IAI's MicroPOP payload. They are the latest products in the company's POP family of payloads.
The NanoPOP weighs 200 grams and features a day and night camera, the company stated. It was designed with small robotic vehicles and UAVs in mind and according to IAI, the system provides high-quality observation capability over hundreds of metres during day and night, with
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