The Skylark-II is a close-range tactical UAV system providing advanced, high performance ISTAR capabilities. The compact and easily deployable system is ideal for both military and homeland defense / security missions. It can perform day, night and adverse weather observation, data collection and target designation at mission ranges exceeding 50 kilometers.

The Skylark-II deployment uses Humvee class field-vehicles equipped with an integral launcher for point launch and recovery and an advanced dual-station Ground Control Station. Full cycle operation is possible with a crew of two. The advanced UAV is highly autonomous with mission-centric capabilities that include all Hermes family (Hermes 180, Hermes 450 , Hermes 1500) heritage flight and mission modes. The Skylark-II Air-vehicle dimensions and weight allow for convenient handling by the two-person crew during all mission phases from assembly, to launch and recovery. 

The unique technologically advanced propulsion system is silent, lightweight and highly efficient. It enables medium altitude as well as low altitude covert flights for sharp imagery and operational reconnaissance under cloud covers. The streamlined gimbaled and stabilized triple-sensor payload features a color CCD day camera, 3rd generation thermal imaging night camera and a laser illuminator.

The Skylark-II design is based on operational experience with both mini Skylark and tactical (Hermes 180 & Hermes 450) UAVs. Skylark-II extends the capabilities of Skylark, Elbit System's class-leading man-portable UAV system, into the close-range domain with enhanced performance, high quality day & night video, highly covert operation and a very small logistic footprint.

The Canadian Army will procure Elbit's Skylark 2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for operations in Afghanistan. Three key US allies the UK (Hermes 450), Canada, and Australia (Skylark 1) are now using Israeli tactical UAVs.

The Canadian Army is procuring the Skylark 2 UAV as part of a program to expand its UAV capabilities. The Skylark 2 is a tactical UAV designed for brigade-level operations. It is easy to deploy, and provides visual tactical intelligence for military and homeland security missions. It has day and night intelligence gathering capabilities, can operate is severe weather conditions, and has a 50-km range.

The Skylark 2 is operated from a ground vehicle, which includes a launcher and double command and control station. The UAV is fully autonomous, and can take high-quality pictures under cloud cover, and has a night camera, third-general thermal imaging, and laser marker.

The Skylark 2 is a development of the Skylark 1, which is in operational use. Both versions have an especially quiet electric engine. Royal Canadian Air Force Lt.-Col. Gord Smith as saying that the Skylark 2 would meet the demands of the Canadian Army for a man-packed hand-launched UAV. The Canadian Army has already bought five Skylark systems, and is expected to buy five more.

The Skylark’s small size means that it costs less than larger UAVs. The deal is worth several million dollars, and because of its low costs, Elbit Systems expects the order to grow.