Camcopter S-301 Austrian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Camcopter S-301
Attack Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
Camcopter S-301 Austrian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Camcopter S-301
Alternate Designation
Camcopter S-301
Equipment Type
Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer
Schiebel Defence GmbH (subsidiary of Schiebel Group)
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The Camcopter S-301 Austrian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) represents Schiebel's entry into the armed tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) market, building upon the proven S-100/S-300 rotary-wing architecture. Announced at DSEI 2025, the S-301 integrates precision strike capabilities with the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flexibility that defines the Camcopter family. The system is engineered for distributed lethality in contested electromagnetic environments, offering naval and land forces an organic precision fires capability previously unavailable in rotary-wing UAS of this class.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
The S-301 utilizes a heavy-fuel aviation engine producing approximately 60 hp (44 kW) continuous power, derived from the S-100's Wankel rotary engine architecture. The powerplant's 440cc displacement operates at 7,100 rpm nominal speed. (60 hp)
Max Speed
120.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
55.0 km/h
Range
200.0 km
Endurance
50.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
6400 m
Payload Capacity
250 kg
System
Alternate Designation
Camcopter S-301
Type
Austrian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Schiebel Defence GmbH (subsidiary of Schiebel Group)
Payload Capacity
250 kg (weapons/sensors); 340 kg total available for fuel + payload
Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems
Up to two sensor turrets for target acquisition and post-strike assessment.
Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR)
High-performance surface target detection for maritime operations.
Lightweight Surveillance Radars
Enhanced over-the-horizon targeting capability.
Mini Sonobuoys
Up to eight hydroacoustic buoys for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions.
Laser Designators
For self-designation or third-party targeting coordination.
Dimensions
Length
4.85 m
Width
0.9 m
Height
1.89 m
Main Rotor Diameter
5.3 m
Empty Weight
320 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
660 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
The S-301 utilizes a heavy-fuel aviation engine producing approximately 60 hp (44 kW) continuous power, derived from the S-100's Wankel rotary engine architecture. The powerplant's 440cc displacement operates at 7,100 rpm nominal speed.
Engine Power
60 hp
Fuel Capacity
300 liters
Fuel Type
Heavy-fuel engine compliant with NATO single-fuel policy (Jet A-1, JP-8, JP-5).
Maximum Speed
120 knots (220 km/h)
Cruise Speed
55 knots (100 km/h)
Maximum Range
200 km Line-of-Sight
Service Ceiling
6,400 m
Endurance
50 kg payload yields 24-hr endurance; 250 kg payload reduces to 4 hours.
Wind Tolerance
Takeoff/landing in winds up to Sea State 5.
Armament
Primary Armament
Thales FZ605 Launcher with FZ275 MOD 4 Laser-Guided Rockets (LGR): System weight: 90 kg; Effective range: 7 km; Guidance: Semi-active laser seeker; Payload capacity supports multiple launcher configurations.
Potential Missile Integration
Martlet/Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM): Up to 10 missiles based on S-301's payload capacity. Compatibility with "already in-service missiles and rockets well suited to tactical rotary platforms". The platform's 250 kg weapons payload enables flexible mission configurations, from multiple lightweight missile packages to heavier precision-guided rocket systems.
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/schiebels-camcopter-s-300-to-support-european-maritime-security-trial/161353.article; https://www.edrmagazine.eu/pas-2025-schiebel-presented-updated-specifications-of-the-camcopter-s-300-uav; https://www.naval-technology.com/news/south-korean-navy-expands-drone-fleet-with-heavy-lift-camcopter-s-300/
Details
Country of Origin
Austria
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.85 m
Width
0.9 m
Height
1.89 m
Weight
660 kg
Operators (1)
Austria
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