Pneumatic Launchers

Eli Airborne

Leading developer and manufacturer of rugged tailored electric propulsion systems

Overview

Eli Airborne produces two types of UAV pneumatic launchers for two different weight classes.  The first solution (PL-40) can accelerate UAV’s and other aircraft with MTOW up to 40 kg and launch them at speeds up to 25m/s. The second solution (PL-80) can accelerate UAV’s and other aircraft with MTOW up to 100kg and launch them at speeds up to 25m/s.  The launcher is light-weight, battery-operated and is quickly assembled. The system is easily portable in two special rugged cases. Custom carriage rods can be designed based on clients UAV specifications.

Product Offerings

Eli Airborne PL-40 Pneumatic Launcher

Plettenberg’s commercial-off-the-shelf (“COTS”) product range has been designed to cover a wide range of applications in demanding end-markets. The COTS portfolio comprises more than 30 COTS standard motors of the NOVA, ADVANCE as well as ORBIT series. Datasheets for all COTS motors are available. Lead times for COTS motors are typically ~4-6 weeks.

Eli UAV Launcher Brochure

The latest brochure for Eli Launchers.

Eli Airborne PL-80 Pneumatic Launcher

Plettenberg’s commercial-off-the-shelf (“COTS”) product range has been designed to cover a wide range of applications in demanding end-markets. The COTS portfolio comprises more than 30 COTS standard motors of the NOVA, ADVANCE as well as ORBIT series. Datasheets for all COTS motors are available. Lead times for COTS motors are typically ~4-6 weeks.

Eli PL-80 Launcher Brochure

The latest brochure for Eli Launchers.

UAV Parachute Release Mechanism

In harsh weather conditions, the parachute canopy may remain filled with air after landing, dragging and potentially damaging the air vehicle.  Our parachute release system is built to provide an effective and reliable solution for this problem.  Our unique patented system is easy to operate and cost effective.  Specific innovation is in the parachute to air vehicle connection and the system that immediately disconnects the air vehicle from the parachute upon impact with the ground.  The device is simple and very reliable as it is a light-weight mechanical solution with no electronic parts.  The maximum UAV operation weight for the device is 50kg.  Custom release systems can be designed according to clients specific UAV needs.

Eli Parachute Release System Brochure

The latest brochure for Eli Launchers.