Professional drone CAMCOPTER® S-301

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Overview
The CAMCOPTER® S-301 is a heavy-lift VTOL unmanned air system designed for multi-domain ISTAR and force-protection missions. It is part of a scalable family and interoperates with smaller platforms for tactical flexibility.

Key Capabilities

• AI-enabled heavy-lift VTOL UAS optimized for extended endurance missions
• Configured for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
• Operates in contested and high-threat environments for persistent overwatch
• Multiple payload mounts supporting a broad range of mission effectors
• Scalable family design enabling interoperability with smaller systems (e.g., S-101)

Operational Use
Intended for land forces, special operations and naval units to provide situational awareness, extended reach and operational resilience across all domains.

Payload Capabilities

• Nose payload bay — 10 kg
• Side payload bay — 10 kg each (two side bays)
• Main payload bay — 50 kg
• Auxiliary payload bay — 10 kg
• Total payload capacity (including fuel) — 350 kg (770 lb)

Key Performance
Data Link Range: Up to 250 km (135 nm)
Payload Capacity (including fuel): 350 kg (770 lb)
Maximum Airspeed (VNE): 120 kts (220 km/h) IAS

Design Highlights

• High-endurance mission capability with scalable payload options
• Designed for operations in complex, high-threat environments with emphasis on persistence and reliability
• Multiple integrated payload bays and mounts for mission flexibility

Technical specifications

• Commercial designation: CAMCOPTER® S-301
• Manufacturer / Brand: Schiebel (Schiebel Corporation)
• Data Link Range: Up to 250 km (135 nm)
• Payload Capacity (including fuel): 350 kg (770 lb)
• Maximum Airspeed (VNE): 120 kts (220 km/h) IAS
• MTO Weight (Maximum Take-Off Weight): 700 kg (1,545 lb)
• Endurance: Up to 24 h with 50 kg (110 lb) payload; typically ~6 h with 250 kg (550 lb) payload (ISA conditions)
• Payload bay capacities: Nose 10 kg; Side bays 10 kg each; Main bay 50 kg; Auxiliary bay 10 kg
• Primary roles: ISTAR, force protection, multi-domain operations