Steadicopter, Smart Shooter Unveil ‘Golden Eagle’ Unmanned Helo with Precision-Hit Capabilities

Steadicopter and Smart Shooter unveiled ‘Golden Eagle,’ the first-ever unmanned helicopter with precision-hit capabilities.

The two companies will present the solution at the ISDEF exhibition in Tel Aviv.

Based on the Black Eagle 50E platform, the Golden Eagle incorporates AI-based technology and Smart Shooter’s SMASH Dragon system.

The AI-based technology enables situational awareness and autonomous multi-target classification and tracking. The SMASH Dragon, a remotely-operated robotic weaponry payload, locks on the target, tracks it and ensures precise target hit.

SMASH Dragon integrates a stabilization concept with proprietary target acquisition, tracking algorithms and computer vision capabilities that allow accurate hitting of static and moving targets while mounted onto the Golden Eagle. The system can employ various types of assault rifles, sniper rifles, 40mm and other munitions with great precision.

Through advanced data processing, the AI system autonomously identifies and distinguishes between different types of targets, such as person or vehicle, whether they are in motion or stationery, and whether they have previously been present in the field.

Lightweight and thereby enabling long mission endurance, the Golden Eagle has vertical take-off and landing capability for successful mission completion.