ELI
ELI OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
About
Founded in 1995, ELI is a defense prime contractor based in Tallinn, Estonia working in unmanned systems, simulation & training.
ELI is an Estonian engineering company that has developed custom military simulations and solutions for defence users since 1995. Its ELI Airborne Solutions branch, established in the 2000s, focuses on unmanned aerial systems. The company designs and produces UAV pneumatic catapults for launching drones without a runway, parachute release systems that disconnect air vehicles from their canopies after landing, and military training equipment. Training products include the M-GOLF mortar simulator, the HARDY and HARDY-M radio-controlled target sets, and a recoil simulation system for handguns. ELI states its products have been exported to more than 30 countries and are used by defence forces, security organisations, UAV operators and training centres. Custom carriages and carriage rods can be adapted to customer UAV designs. The company notes that some products are subject to Estonian, EU and international export control requirements. It has received EU-funded product development support.
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PL-40
UAV pneumatic catapult
Battery-powered pneumatic launcher for UAVs and similar aircraft up to 30 kg MTOW, with launch speeds up to 25 m/s.
PL-60
UAV pneumatic catapult
Battery-powered pneumatic launcher for UAVs up to 60 kg MTOW, with launch speeds up to 25 m/s.
PL-80
UAV pneumatic catapult
Pneumatic launcher for UAVs up to 100 kg MTOW, with launch speeds up to 25 m/s.
PL-120
UAV pneumatic catapult
Portable, battery-powered pneumatic launcher for UAVs up to 120 kg MTOW, with launch speeds up to 35 m/s.
PAR-50
Parachute release system
Releases an air vehicle from its parachute after landing to prevent dragging in windy conditions. No electrical components.
PAR-100
Parachute release system
Parachute release system that disconnects an air vehicle from its parachute after landing, without electrical components.
Recoil Simulation Equipment
Training simulator
Tubeless recoil system giving automatic recoil for automatic and semi-automatic handguns to simulate live firing.
HARDY
Pop-up target set
Radio-controlled mobile pop-up target set for outdoor small-firearm shooting ranges, with hit detection and night illumination options.
HARDY-M
Infantry moving target set
Radio-controlled, battery-driven moving infantry target set for outdoor live-fire training, with four target trolleys operating independently.
M-GOLF
Mortar simulator
Field training simulator for mortar teams using pressurized CO2 and non-explosive rounds, available in 60, 81, 82 and 120 mm calibers.
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