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Unmanned Systems 

Zambia Air Force showcase Hermes 450 UAV in new video

Sarah Lesedi

As seen on this Zambia Air Force day (2018) short video documentary, it appears that the service now operates at least one Elbit Systems Hermes 450 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a video footage was uploaded on social media showing the Hermes 450 UAV being towed to the runway.

 

zambian air force hermes 450 uav

A photograph also surfaced online showing the Hermes 450 inside a hangar and clearly marked with both the Zambian flag and the ZAF roundel.

The Hermes 450 UAV had a satellite communications antenna that enables it to be controlled beyond the line of sight.zambian air force hermes 450 uav

Sarah Lesedi

Defense technological enthusiasts, African lover. Chief Chronicler at Sarah Lesedi blog.

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