“…HM Coastguard plans to operate Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) alongside its current search and rescue helicopter and fixed-wing surveillance aircraft in North Wales, UK this summer. The first operational drone flight will join HM Coastguard manned helicopters, planes, boats, and cliff rescue teams. The CAMCOPTER S-100 is a proven capability for military and civilian applications. The Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS needs no prepared area or supporting launch or recovery equipment. It can operate day and night and in adverse weather conditions with a range out to 200 km, both on land and at sea. Initially trialled a year ago, the drone will fly from the HM Coastguard helicopter base at Caernarfon, and will also participate in a series of major training exercises with other emergency response teams…”