Aircraft & UAVs

Aeronautics Orbiter 4

Also known as

Orbiter 4

The Aeronautics Orbiter 4 is a combat-proven long-range Group 3 tactical UAS with Group 4 ISR capabilities and multiple simultaneous payload options. Aeronautics says it can fly more than 24 hours, carry up to 12 kg, recover by launcher and parachute with an optional VTOL kit, and support payloads that include ELINT, COMINT, EW, SAR, MPR, AIS, and IFF.

Aeronautics Orbiter 4, Long-range Group 3 tactical UAS, Aircraft & UAVs

Image source: Heron 1 UAV and Orbiter 4 close-range unmanned aerial system

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Israel
Built by: Aeronautics Group
Type: Long-range Group 3 tactical UAS
Service note: 2020s long-range tactical UAS
Unit cost: Not publicly documented

UAV fixed-wing isr electronic warfareelintsigint vtol maritime patrol

Specifications

Maximum takeoff weight: 55 kg
Wingspan: 5.2 m
Endurance: More than 24 hours
Payload: Up to 12 kg
Speed: Up to 70 kts
Altitude: Up to 18,000 ft
Datalink: LOS up to 150 km or BLOS
Recovery: Launcher takeoff with parachute recovery; optional VTOL kit

Variants

Orbiter 4 VTOL

Carried Payloads

Aeronautics lists ELINT among Orbiter 4's available sensors and payloads.

Carried item

Item type

Carriage evidence

ELINT, Electronic intelligence payload, Electronic Warfare

Electronic intelligence payload

Aeronautics lists ELINT among Orbiter 4's available sensors and payloads.

Sources: Orbiter 4

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Current Orbiter family tactical UAS with launcher/parachute recovery or an add-on VTOL kit.

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Sources

Orbiter 4Publisher: Aeronautics Group | Note: Supports manufacturer background, Orbiter 4 specifications, and the payload list including ELINT. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Orbiter 4 VTOL brochure pdfPublisher: Aeronautics Group | Note: Supports Orbiter 4 VTOL and launcher/parachute configurations, payload limit, endurance, datalink range, and other platform specifications. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Heron 1 UAV and Orbiter 4 close-range unmanned aerial systemPublisher: Singapore Ministry of Defence | Note: Supports image provenance for the Orbiter 4 image used on the page. | Accessed: 2026-06-27