Schiebel completed the first test flights of the CAMCOPTER S-300 in France, marking an important milestone in the advancement of the program.
According to a press release published by the site Naval Newsthe flights were carried out at the test site CESA Drones in Sainte-Hélène, vicino in Bordeaux, dove theS-300 it further expanded its operational envelope, reaching a total of 100 flight hours.
«France has been a reliable partner for many years Schiebelmaking it a natural home for the next phase of the flight activities of the CAMCOPTER S-300», he declared Hans Georg Schiebelpresident of the Group Schiebel.
«Our long-standing relationship with the French Navy and our local presence through Schiebel Aeronaval SAS reflect our deep roots in France, while theS-300 is being developed to meet the needs of international military and government users around the world, based on the global experience of Schiebel in the field of unmanned aviation.”
The flights in France focused on verifying the main flight characteristics and overall performance of the system, building on the experience previously acquired with the CAMCOPTER S-300. These tests represent a further step in expanding the aircraft’s operational flight envelope.
During flights, the CAMCOPTER S-300 demonstrated stable and controlled behavior during typical evaluations of an unmanned aircraft system at this stage, including handling qualities, response of flight controls and overall aircraft performance.
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