The ECARYS ES15 is a highly cost-efficient platform. Whether you prize endurance, impressive range, the reduced pilot cost, low initial investment or economical operating costs, the commercial benefits of this aircraft system are easy to see.
ECARYS was created from a belief that the modular approach on a proven platform would provide customers with more efficiencies and enable operators to customise as much as their missions require.
Technological advancements mean equipment is constantly becoming smaller and lighter. The ability to relay information to ground stations now means that aircraft do not require large payload capabilities.
The 770lb (349kg) that the ES15 provides is sufficient for the majority of missions and provides solutions for governments and agencies at lower operating costs that are the envy of the industry.
External Payloads above centre fuselage, and four points under wings (2 left and 2 right)
LOW COST: Operational costs of less than US$300 per hour | PAYLOAD: Up to 770lbs of payload potential. |
GROUND HANDLING: Wing removal takes less than one hour by 2 people. Transport via trailer. Highly flexible. | LANDING GEAR: Robust Landing gear – able to take off from a wide variety of runways including grass. |
RANGE: Range up to 1350nm with long-range tank. | PERFORMANCE: Engine – Rotax 914 F Turbo Speed – 50-146kt TAS @ FL95 |
STEALTH: Near Stealth capabilities due to composite structure and low cross section. | NOISE: At 1000ft it’s a whisper. At 3000ft you simply cant hear it. |
ENDURANCE: 10-hour endurance in normal configuration. Up to 20hrs with long-range option. | MANOEUVRABILITY: High degree of manoeuvrability due to effective ailerons along entire wing length. |
HARD POINTS: Multiple Hardpoints for payload attachment flexibility (see graphic) |
GLIDE RATIO: Glide Ratio of 1:34 |
For example, Safran Electronics & Defense uses the ES15 as the basis for its Patroller UAV. The EASA Certified ES15 from ECARYS is specifically designed for:
HOMELAND SECURITY
Carry out extensive surveillance missions
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Wild fire detection and monitoring
WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Keeping watch over vulnerable species
BORDER MONITORING
Helping to direct ground assets to problems
EVENT MONITORING
Providing a quiet eye in the sky
AREA MAPPING
Scientific mapping for commercial uses
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Providing solutions for Universities and Scientific institutes
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
From Volcanos to Agriculture. ES15 has it covered.
BROADCASTING
Stable platform with big cost effectiveness.