Schiebel Group company

VTOL UAS for Civil and Military Applications

Schiebel Group overview

Schiebel is a global provider of state-of-the-art mine detection equipment and the internationally-renowned CAMCOPTER^® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS). Our proven vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned helicopter is designed to undertake a wide variety of both civilian and military applications under the most challenging of conditions.

CAMCOPTER^® S-100

Civil and Military VTOL UAS

The Schiebel CAMCOPTER^® S-100 is a high-performance VTOL UAS that is capable of operating day or night in harsh weather conditions. It offers proven, reliable performance, long operational ranges, accurate navigation and high data-rate communications capabilities.

Operators can assume direct control via the flight unit or pre-program the aircraft for autonomous operation with a series of GPS waypoints. The CAMCOPTER^® S-100 is fitted with dually redundant Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), resulting in highly accurate navigation and reliable, solid stability.

With no need for a prepared take off/landing area or launch and recovery equipment, the CAMCOPTER^® S-100 is quick and easy to deploy in the field. Payload imagery, data and status information are all transmitted to the Ground Control Station in real time.

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Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is intelligence gathering by interception of signals, whether it be communication between people (communications intelligence, abbreviated to COMINT) or electronic signals not directly used in communication.

It provides wide-area situational awareness and intelligence gathering by means of collection, identification, categorization and geo-location of complex emitters. Airborne COMINT significantly improves the efficiency of monitoring and intelligence missions.

Hyperspectral imaging

Hyperspectral imaging is used to collect and process information from across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Hyperspectral sensors are ideal for mapping large geographic areas quickly and accurately, showing mineral resources development on the surface of the earth. The maps may subsequently be used to assess the relative abundance of minerals and their importance in the local geological context.

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Civil Applications for VTOL UAS

The CAMCOPTER® S-100 provides flexibility, versatility and persistence, making it a key asset for maritime and land-based civilian operations. From search and rescue missions to enhancing the creativity of a film director or monitoring power lines, the S-100’s intuitive and accessible technology makes it an ideal choice for a diverse range of users.

Search and Rescue

Timely surveillance of vast areas is critical for successful search and rescue operations. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 provides NGOs, disaster-relief personnel and first responders with an aerial perspective that enables them to more effectively and efficiently deploy and coordinate resources immediately. Easy deployment and day and night operation using real-time, full-motion video from both high-definition color-video and infrared cameras make the S-100 an effective tool for search and rescue operations.

Supply Line Surveillance

Efficiency of conventional power line surveillance can be improved by using unmanned helicopters. It minimizes disruption by allowing the infrastructure to remain live during the inspection and brings considerable advantages in geographically challenging terrain, improvement in health and safety and reduction of inspection costs.

Airborne Laser Scanning

Airborne laser scanning requires highly accurate, rapid and repetitive surveying of large areas such as forests, agriculture, inshore waters and urban areas. Fitting the S-100 VTOL drone with a precision laser scanner allows for swift and accurate mapping of remote areas and proves valuable in applications such as mapping, resource exploration and urban planning.

Aerial Cinematography

The CAMCOPTER® S-100 can carry a variety of cameras capable of providing the highest-definition video. Its ability to hover and precisely maneuver for extended periods results in a truly stable platform and provides increased artistic freedom. The S-100 also has a smaller aerial footprint and is far less invasive than manned platforms, offering greater opportunities to film in more sensitive environments.

CBR Mapping

The S-100 provides an ideal platform for collecting and measuring atmospheric samples, whether they be chemical, biological or radiological (CBR). When equipped with LIDAR and color video sensors, the S-100’s ability to hover and move slowly with high navigational accuracy enables the accurate 3-dimensional mapping of CBR clouds and provides valuable information for geographers, resource extraction companies, infrastructure planners and inspectors as well as disaster response organizations.

Anti-Smuggling Operations

The demand for ever more robust border control continues to grow, especially in more difficult, austere, geographically complex environments where conventional approaches are not always effective. The CAMCOPTER® S-100 has been proven to deliver real-time information for decision makers and border patrol personnel, making the aircraft an indispensable asset in operations against contraband, drug, human or arms trafficking and organized crime.