Schiebel, working in partnership with MDA Space, has successfully tested IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) on the CAMCOPTER S-100, demonstrating Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) functions during a week-long trial at the Foremost UAS Test...
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Schiebel, working in partnership with MDA Space, has successfully tested IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) on the CAMCOPTER S-100, demonstrating Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) functions during a week-long trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western Canada.
The integration of the radar system onto the CAMCOPTER S-100 was completed ahead of schedule. All radar electronics are contained within the antenna pod, and the system's software allows operators to upload radar flight plans directly to the platform, facilitating efficient mission planning.
During the trial, the integrated system performed effectively in both day and night operations, with operational ranges exceeding 100 nautical miles. The CAMCOPTER S-100, outfitted with the IMSAR NSP radar, Wescam’s MX-8 EO/IR sensor, a GPS Anti-Jam System, and an Automatic Identification System (AIS), successfully conducted a series of simulated tasks on land and at sea. It delivered high-resolution SAR imagery and Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) detections while maintaining functionality in difficult weather conditions. This demonstrated the system’s adaptability and performance in complex operational scenarios.
Neil Hunter, Head of Global Sales at Schiebel, said: “The integration of IMSAR’s radar with the S-100, alongside a robust EO/IR system, significantly enhances the platform’s surveillance and detection capabilities, providing wide-area coverage at substantial distances and across all weather conditions.”
He further noted that the trial underscores the ongoing operational effectiveness of the CAMCOPTER S-100 as a multi-sensor platform, capable of delivering actionable intelligence in real-time, both day and night.
The CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) from Schiebel is a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) system that does not require a prepared area or additional equipment for launch and recovery. It operates in various conditions, including day and night, and maintains a beyond line-of-sight range of up to 200 km (108 nautical miles) over land and sea.
The system’s carbon fibre and titanium fuselage supports a variety of payload and endurance configurations, with a service ceiling of 5,500 m (18,000 feet). In a standard setup, the CAMCOPTER S-100 can carry a 34 kg (75 lbs) payload for up to 10 hours and is powered by AVGas or JP-5 fuel. High-definition imagery is transmitted to the control station in real time.
In addition to standard GPS waypoint or manual navigation, the system can operate in areas where GPS is unavailable, with missions planned and controlled via a user-friendly point-and-click graphical interface. The platform is supported by Schiebel’s ongoing customer support and training services, ensuring operational efficiency and readiness in a wide range of applications.
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