Vienna-based Schiebel Group specializes in the development of high quality electro-mechanical control technology while focusing on the development, testing and production of state-of-the-art mine detection equipment and the acclaimed CAMCOPTER Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System, which received a Bronze seal of approval at this year's IDEA Awards, credited to Heufler Designs. The CAMPCOPTER S-100 is a fully autonomous (with operational takeover as an option at any point in time) unmanned aerial vehicle used for various civil, commercial and military purposes. It is comprised of a carbon-fiber and titanium fuselage with an aluminum tail rotor drive. Use of such lightweight materials and application of modularity facilitates portability by two people and easy transport in a light utility vehicle. Improvements on the S-100 included reduced fuel consumption with increased speed capabilities, increased payload weight, and maximum rigidity in body and structure. Heufler Designs' sleek, future-forward, yet marketable and relatable design was especially vital since these types of unmanned helicopters are brand new to the commercial and civilian markets.

In emergency or disaster situations such as environmental catastrophes, chemical fires, or nuclear mishaps, the CAMCOPTER can supply on-site photographic, surveillance, and emissions data without any harm to vehicle operators or disturbance to the site of disaster. Other applications are mine detection, mine field mapping, surveillance of large-scale commercial installations, search and rescue, aerial photography, and geopolitical studies and surveys.

More info: www.schiebel.net

Date Posted: August 10, 2006
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