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  • France successfully tested its first military UAV in Afghanistan

    Posted on February 22nd, 2009 Andrey Mikhalchuk No comments

    SIDMFrance successfully tested its first military UAV called SIDM (Système Intérimaire de Drone MALE) in Afghanistan – military’s favorite playground these days. This highly autonomous all-weather surveillance UAV is based on IAI Eagle-1 platform and can stay in the air for up to 24(!) hours at the altitudes 5-8km and recon in 1000km range.