# Compact Surveillance Copters Boeing S-100 Camcopter is a Mini Military Masterpiece By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-100-camcopter References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/boeing-s-100-camcopter/12485/) & [schiebel.net](http://www.schiebel.net/) For those tight surveillance and reconnaissance missions, [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter) and project partner Schiebel Industries are ready to go forward with the S-100 Camcopter. The S-100 Camcopter is a [compact UAV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo) (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that is suited to [carry different loads to destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100) (of reasonable size, 110 lbs.) and collect information through audio and visual surveillance. The S-100 Camcopter is civilian-friendly; however, the machine is highly geared toward military usage. I’d spy on my friends, hoping they don’t see the mini helicopter browsing around their secret meetings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Surveillance Copters:** The development of small and agile surveillance UAVs presents an opportunity for the military and law enforcement agencies to conduct more dynamic and tactical operations. - **Audio-visual Intelligence Gathering:** The integration of advanced audio and visual equipment in compact surveillance copters creates new opportunities for collecting highly detailed and actionable information. - **Civilian-adaptable Uavs:** The adaptation of military-grade technology for civilian use in UAVs presents opportunities for businesses to create high-value products and services for various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military and Defense:** The development of compact surveillance copters presents unique opportunities for militaries to gather critical intelligence and conduct tactical operations in tight spaces. - **Law Enforcement:** Compact surveillance copters designed for audio and visual surveillance could transform law enforcement operations by enabling more effective and non-invasive intelligence gathering in urban environments. - **Security and Surveillance:** Compact surveillance copters could disrupt the security and surveillance industry by providing innovative solutions for clients in a variety of sectors such as event management, facility management, and transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Commercial Aerial Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageagle.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones.md) - [Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavylifting-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md)