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S-100 Camcopter vs ScanEagle

S-100 Camcopter vs ScanEagle at a glance — top speed 220 vs 148 km/h, range 180 vs 100 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 22 kg.

Schiebel S-100 Camcopter military drones side profile drawing
Insitu ScanEagle military drones side profile drawing
🇺🇸 ScanEagle
Specifications
S-100 Camcopter ScanEagle
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer Schiebel Insitu
First flight 1 March 2012 1 January 2000
Year introduced 2010 2005
Number produced N/A 1000 units
Average unit price $9.5 million $3 million
Wingspan 3.4 m 3.1 m
Length 3.1 m 1.6 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 148 km/h
Operational range 180 km 100 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 5,944 m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 22 kg
Empty weight 110 kg 13 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the ScanEagle's 148 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter has a longer range at 180 km compared to the ScanEagle's 100 km.
Which can fly higher, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle has a higher service ceiling at 5,944 meters (19,501 ft) compared to the S-100 Camcopter's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the ScanEagle's 22 kg.
Which is larger, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter is longer at 3.1 meters compared to the ScanEagle's 1.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The S-100 Camcopter is more expensive at approximately $9.5 million per unit compared to the ScanEagle at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the S-100 Camcopter or ScanEagle?
The ScanEagle entered service first in 2005, 5 years before the S-100 Camcopter which entered service in 2010.