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Robot model

Elbit Skylark

Family of mini-UAV systems operated by IDF Sky Rider units and exported to multiple countries for tactical surveillance.

Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Form factor
aerial
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
2

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Elbit Skylark, a aerial by Elbit Systems (production): 2 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Elbit Skylark. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Deployments (2)

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Elbit Skylark.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elbit_Skylark

Common questions

What is Elbit Skylark?
Family of mini-UAV systems operated by IDF Sky Rider units and exported to multiple countries for tactical surveillance.
How much does Elbit Skylark cost?
Elbit Skylark's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Elbit Skylark from Elbit Systems. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Elbit Skylark actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Elbit Skylark is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Elbit Skylark?
Elbit Skylark is made by Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, Israel, founded in 1966.
Where is Elbit Skylark deployed?
2 verified deployments of Elbit Skylark are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Philippines, Israel (IDF operations).
Can you buy Elbit Skylark?
Elbit Skylark is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Elbit Skylark?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Elbit Skylark include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft, Prime Air MK30.
How does Elbit Skylark compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)?
Elbit Skylark and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Elbit Skylark has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is Elbit Skylark's maturity stage?
Elbit Skylark is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Elbit Skylark safe?
Elbit Skylark has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1
knowledge-base
Knowledge base

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Elbit Skylark.