Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an “Israeli” Hermes 450 (Zik) drone in the skies over the Iqlim Al-Tuffah region on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:45, with a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to retreat, Hezbollah Military Media indicated in a statement issued on Thursday.
Specifications of Heron 1 drone:
Type: MALE – Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV
Wingspan: 16.6 meters
Length: 8.5 meters
Max Takeoff Weight: 1,150 kg
Payload Capacity: 250 kg – can carry EO/IR cameras, SAR radar, COMINT/ELINT systems
Engine: 1 × Rotax 914, 86 kW / 115 hp
Max Speed: 207 km/h
Cruise Speed: 110-140 km/h
Service Ceiling: 10,000 meters / 33,000 ft
Endurance: 36-52 hours depending on payload
Range: 1,000 km line-of-sight, extended with satellite comms
Takeoff/Landing: Conventional runway. STOL version available
Primary Role: Real-time surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition.