Schiebel understands that the unique capabilities of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS provide a wide range of civil applications. The company expects to see the S-100 used in a variety of situations and for tasks previously unimaginable. The drone s outstanding performance in recent high-voltage power line inspections in Austria again demonstrated the S-100 s versatility.
Wherever surveillance from the air or sensor measurement is required, deployment of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 is feasible. This drone system especially stands out for its hovering capabilities, which are of advantage in many monitoring tasks. Fields of application for the drone in the civil market are manifold and not limited to anti-bootleg and anti-people-smuggling missions, search for mineral and fossil fuel deposits, antipiracy actions, harbor patrol, search and rescue as well as disaster support and monitoring. Also routine monitoring of pipelines, water lines, power lines, communication lines and large factory premises and plants as well as its use for scientific measurements and movie shoots present possible fields of application.
Lately the S-100 performed power line monitoring flights for several days in Austria. At an average airspeed of 30 knots (55 km/h) also the poles, surge arresters and isolators were inspected. High-definition images taken with the L3 Wescam MX-10 payload were transmitted to the control station in real time. The imagery identified the areas of damage or corrosion as well as spots of bad conductivity on the power lines, thus enabling teams of technicians to focus only on the affected cables and towers. It was the first time in Europe that a UAS performed these inspection tasks, which are usually carried out by manned helicopters.
The advantages of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS for civil missions are obvious: This system is uniquely capable of penetrating areas that may be too dangerous for piloted aircraft or ground patrols. Its powerful surveillance capabilities provide constant real-time information 24/7 without any need for prepared area and launch and/or recovery support equipment. This drone system operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions, with a beyond line-of-sight capability of up to 200 km, both on land and at sea. And last but not least, the S-100 UAS is far more cost-effective than any manned alternative.
As Hans Schiebel, President of the Schiebel Group, commented, "At Schiebel, we continually strive for perfection through a process of relentless and iterative improvement. This, of course, leads us to identify new applications for the S-100 in the vast civil market. We look forward to supporting our customers by meeting their requirements at much lower cost than any similarly equipped manned helicopter."
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Lately the S-100 performed power line monitoring flights for several days in Austria. At an average airspeed of 30 knots (55 km/h) also the poles, surge arresters and isolators were inspected. High-definition images taken with the L3 Wescam MX-10 payload were transmitted to the control station in real time. The imagery identified the areas of damage or corrosion as well as spots of bad conductivity on the power lines, thus enabling teams of technicians to focus only on the affected cables and towers. It was the first time in Europe that a UAS performed these inspection tasks, which are usually carried out by manned helicopters.
The advantages of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS for civil missions are obvious: This system is uniquely capable of penetrating areas that may be too dangerous for piloted aircraft or ground patrols. Its powerful surveillance capabilities provide constant real-time information 24/7 without any need for prepared area and launch and/or recovery support equipment. This drone system operates day and night, under adverse weather conditions, with a beyond line-of-sight capability of up to 200 km, both on land and at sea. And last but not least, the S-100 UAS is far more cost-effective than any manned alternative.
As Hans Schiebel, President of the Schiebel Group, commented, "At Schiebel, we continually strive for perfection through a process of relentless and iterative improvement. This, of course, leads us to identify new applications for the S-100 in the vast civil market. We look forward to supporting our customers by meeting their requirements at much lower cost than any similarly equipped manned helicopter."
Schiebel is extremely pleased to announce that it has partnered with French shipbuilder DCNS for the purpose of deploying its unrivalled and in-production CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) onboard their new Gowind class of OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel), L ADROIT which was launched in May.
The Gowind Class L'ADROIT, previously known as Hermes, has been designed to operate, amongst other capabilities, a UAS, and by installing the appropriate cabling and supporting equipment during build, has been fitted out to operate the maritime proven CAMCOPTER® S-100 from day one. The ship will be used primarily to conduct maritime surveillance and reconnaissance missions as well as anti-piracy and anti smuggling operations and is believed to be the first vessel ever to be designed and built to purposely carry a UAS.
Globally there is a continual demand to know more about and understand the movements and actions by potential threats at sea, especially from this size of vessel that offers great flexibility and value for money. With an eye on both the future and technical developments, it was a logical step to design a ship to carry a drone. The fact that our proven and unrivalled CAMCOPTER® S-100 was the UAS of choice on board this class validates our continued concentration on the maritime sector and our strong presence in this market. said Neil Hunter, Managing Director, Schiebel.
The S-100 has already successfully demonstrated its outstanding maritime capabilities on six different classes of vessel across three oceans so far in a variety of challenging conditions. To date, it has accumulated hundreds of flight hours including more than 500 take offs and landings on both military and civilian vessels, in relative wind speeds of up to 40 knots.
Capable of carrying out operations from a single ship or as part of a task force, CAMCOPTER® is a true force multiplier - not only expanding the area of influence and providing high-definition observation and surveillance, but also enabling real-time situational assessments and faster decision making. Closer collaboration of future maritime patrols featuring unmanned air systems together with satellite based reconnaissance as well as radar and sensor systems, will help to ensure safer movement of traffic across the world s oceans, deter aggression, better detect piracy, secure coastlines and protect infrastructure such as pipelines and energy platforms.
The S-100 will begin its trials in the autumn of 2011, with the OPV and its array of capabilities expected to be handed over to the French Navy when they fully take charge of the ship at the end of the year.
Globally there is a continual demand to know more about and understand the movements and actions by potential threats at sea, especially from this size of vessel that offers great flexibility and value for money. With an eye on both the future and technical developments, it was a logical step to design a ship to carry a drone. The fact that our proven and unrivalled CAMCOPTER® S-100 was the UAS of choice on board this class validates our continued concentration on the maritime sector and our strong presence in this market. said Neil Hunter, Managing Director, Schiebel.
The S-100 has already successfully demonstrated its outstanding maritime capabilities on six different classes of vessel across three oceans so far in a variety of challenging conditions. To date, it has accumulated hundreds of flight hours including more than 500 take offs and landings on both military and civilian vessels, in relative wind speeds of up to 40 knots.
Capable of carrying out operations from a single ship or as part of a task force, CAMCOPTER® is a true force multiplier - not only expanding the area of influence and providing high-definition observation and surveillance, but also enabling real-time situational assessments and faster decision making. Closer collaboration of future maritime patrols featuring unmanned air systems together with satellite based reconnaissance as well as radar and sensor systems, will help to ensure safer movement of traffic across the world s oceans, deter aggression, better detect piracy, secure coastlines and protect infrastructure such as pipelines and energy platforms.
The S-100 will begin its trials in the autumn of 2011, with the OPV and its array of capabilities expected to be handed over to the French Navy when they fully take charge of the ship at the end of the year.
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