Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle
| ScanEagle | |
|---|---|
| A ScanEagle flying in 2016 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Small unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Insitu |
| Primary users | United States Navy |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2002–present |
| Introduction date | 2005 (U.S. Navy) |
| First flight | 20 June 2002 |
| Developed from | Insitu SeaScan |
| Developed into | Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack |
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The Boeing Insitu ScanEagle is a small, long-endurance, low-altitude unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle built by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, and is used for reconnaissance. The ScanEagle was designed by Insitu based on the Insitu SeaScan, a commercial UAV that was intended for fish-spotting. The ScanEagle continues to receive improvements through upgrades and changes.