The S-100 is a compact unmanned aerial vehicle that provides a platform for a wide variety of payloads, including a stabilized video system for surveillance and reconnaissance. “This teaming agreement allows us to offer another quality unmanned airborne platform to customers who depend on the intelligence these aircraft can provide,” said Vic Sweberg, director of Boeing Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS). “It will further enable our new division to deliver innovative solutions tailored to our customers’ needs and budgets.”
Boeing‘s UAS division includes the A160T Hummingbird, ScanEagle, SolarEagle and MQ-X. The S-100 is an autonomous helicopter that uses vertical takeoff and landing technology. The aircraft can be programmed to fly autonomous missions via a point-and-click computer software interface, or be directed manually with a joystick. It also can operate under adverse weather conditions and beyond line-of-sight on land and at sea. Its data link range extends up to 200 km, with a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.
