Aeroscout Scout B1-100

The Aeroscout Scout B1-100 is an autonomous industrial unmanned helicopter. It was developed for professional airborne applications such as aerial mapping, airborne broadcasting, search & rescue, surveillance and inspection as well as law enforcement.

Payload
The helicopter provides a payload capacity of up to 31 kg (incl. 10 l of fuel (standard), 2 kg flight control system FCS) with an empty weight of only 44 kg (MTOW 75 kg).

Features
The Scout B1-100 provides easy transportability and maintainability through system modularity, flexible payload options, and a smooth and easy-to-start gasoline engine.
 * Air-cooled gasoline aircraft engine with electric starter onboard
 * Easy transportability and maintainability through modularity
 * Sealed gear boxes and electronics
 * Highly reliable mechanical design
 * Integrated, autonomous flight control system FCS
 * Optional (D)GPS/INS integrated navigation system with accuracy evaluation
 * Flexible payload options
 * High maneuverability
 * Smoothly running engine and optimal vibration isolation of the payload
 * Long-term flight endurance up to 90min non-stop

Operation
The helicopter can either be flown in conventional manual mode with high maneuverability or can be operated with its integrated INS/GPS automated flight control system. This flight control system allows joystick (velocity) mode as well as waypoint (GPS) mode.

Specifications
Main rotor diameter: 3.2 m Tail rotor diameter: 0.65 m Main rotor speed: 840 rpm Empty weight (no fuel, no payload): 44 kg Gasoline engine: 100 ccm Engine power (approx.): 18 PS Fuel tank volume (standard): 2 x 5.0 l Material of rotor blades: carbon Material of body: aluminum & carbon Engine cooling system: air-cooled Length: 3.3 m Width: 0.5 m Height (approx.): 1.0 m