Hermes™ 450

Hermes™ 450

Hermes 450 is a multi-role high-performance tactical UAS. As the primary platform of the IDF in counter-terror operations,
Hermes 450 is a mature and combat-proven UAS with over 300,000 operational flight hours and a class-leading safety and reliability record.

Hermes 450 incorporates cutting edge payloads with selected dual-payload configurations.
Choice of payloads includes EO/IR/Laser, SAR/GMTI & MPR, COMINT/COMMJAM, ELINT, hyper-spectral systems, large area scanning systems and other payloads. Hermes 450’s highly autonomous and ergonomic operation results in high mission effectiveness with no piloting skills required.

Hermes 450 incorporates cutting-edge payloads and can accommodate dual-payload configurations.
Choice of payloads includes EO/IR/Laser, SAR/GMTI & MPR, COMINT/COMMJAM, ELINT, hyperspectral systems, large area scanning systems and other payloads. Hermes 450’s highly autonomous and ergonomic operation results in mission effectiveness with no piloting skills required.

The system is easily mobilized and rapidly deployable. Mission management is performed via the Hermes ground control system (GCS). Hermes 450 can perform two concurrent missions from the same GCS using two ground data terminals (GDT).
At any given time, numerous Hermes UAS are airborne ‒ performing operational missions worldwide. Hermes 450 is the backbone of the UK WATCHKEEPER program.

Hermes 450 Performance:
Take-off Weight – 550 kg
Max Payload – 180 kg
Endurance – 17 hours
Service Ceiling – 18,000 ft.