Fitted out with the latest camera technology and the ARDS image data transmission system, the modular tracking and reconnaissance aircraft CONDOR I is being deployed by the German Federal Armed Forces as well as for research purposes. CONDOR I is equipped with additional cameras to ensure full monitoring from the air. As part of future real-time wide-range reconnaissance tasks, CONDOR II will fly at altitudes of up to 10 km on missions lasting 10 hours at a time.

Status

Successful CONDOR I flights as part of the NATO harbor protection trials were completed at the beginning of 2009. As of spring 2009, the system is being used in maritime research again. CONDOR I is to be fitted out with new cameras by mid-summer 2009, while OHB will be readying CONDOR II for real-time wide-range reconnaissance as of spring 2009, with initial flights scheduled for summer 2009. The joint deployment of CONDOR I and II in relay transmission with ARDS is planned for autumn 2009.

Details at a glance

Aircraft:
Stemme S10, modified to accommodate two wing pods
Separate generator for payloads
Output > 1,200 W
Voltage = 28 VDC

Deployment scenario:
Payload = 120 kg (60 kg per pod)

Partners

BWB (customer), AWI (customer), DLR, STEMME