An unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by the Austrian company Schiebel was tested in Finland as part of the Valvonta2 project, led by the Finnish Border Guard and funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). The main purpose of the tests was to assess the suitability of the UAV for the needs of both the Finnish Armed Forces and the Border Guard., and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Customs Service and Meteorological Institute.
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 is a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aerial vehicle. It is equipped with an engine 50 hp, which allows him to develop maximum speed 222 kmh. The drone is capable of carrying a payload of up to 90 kg. With a load of 34 kg it is able to stay in the air for up to six hours, and with an additional fuel tank up to 10 hours.
The capabilities of such an unmanned vehicle would allow the Finnish military to strengthen the protection of territorial waters in the Gulf of Finland, controlling the situation with the movements of vessels and ships in the bay. Now the Finnish authorities are paying increased attention to the issues of providing the armed forces and other law enforcement agencies with modern equipment., including as coast guard boats, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
known, that the first UAVs from an Austrian company were previously ordered by the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates. Now it's Finland's turn, it is also known about the interest in the company's products from several other countries. Author:Ilya Polonsky Photos used:slider
