SMDR (2c56ed07-426b-55fb-be26-f3e450dc5534)
The SM DR (Système Mini‑Drone de Renseignement) is a Thales‑Airbus‑produced electric UAV designed for short‑range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). Weighing 15 kg with a 3 m wingspan, it carries a high‑definition day camera, a non‑cooled Thales infrared sensor and a laser pointer, delivering real‑time HD video up to 30 km from the ground station. With a 2‑hour‑30‑minute endurance, a cruise speed of 68 km/h (top speed 90 km/h) and a launch‑ready time of under 20 minutes, the system can be fielded by a two‑operator team within a PLRI (Patrouille Légère de Recherche par Imagerie). French artillery units, notably the CAESAR 155 mm self‑propelled howitzer, use SM DR for rapid target acquisition and fire‑support coordination, replacing forward observers and enhancing reaction time while keeping personnel out of the line of fire. The platform is currently operated solely by the French Army.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMDR (2c56ed07-426b-55fb-be26-f3e450dc5534) | UAVs/UCAVs | france (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2465241) | Country | 1 |
| SMDR (2c56ed07-426b-55fb-be26-f3e450dc5534) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (9ba1a30e-91cd-5450-a8e9-0cb0a5aee03a) | Unknown | 1 |
| france (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2465241) | Country | 155 - Western Europe (7048c324-c9c2-4c53-a42a-912e78f3aeec) | Regions UN M49 | 2 |