DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs
The Camcopter S-101 and S-301, above, are weaponised versions of the popular S-100 and the in-development S-300. (Photo: Schiebel)
The new capabilities are based on platforms already in use or in development, and are designed to perform in demanding defence missions.
Austrian manufacturer Schiebel has launched two new systems as part of its Camcopter uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) range at DSEI 2025: the S-101 and the S-301.
The new UAVs will feature offensive payloads, with the company showing at its DSEI event stand that the S-301 would be fitted with a Thales 70mm rocket launcher; specifically, the FZ605 launcher and FZ275 MOD 4 LGR, which weighs 90kg, has an effective range of up to 7km, and a semi-active laser seeker guidance system.
While this is the only confirmed weaponised payload for the new systems, a Schiebel spokesperson told Shephard that the company is in the process of integrating various other
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