Scan Eagle

The Scan Eagle is a single engine, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft developed by In Situ and operated by the University of Alaska at Fairbanks. This medium-altitude, long-duration aircraft is catapault launched and lands using a Skyhook recovery system enabling operations in remote regions that lack conventional runways. NASA partnered with UAF to support the MIZOPEX mission.

Owner/Operator: 
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Type: 
UAV
Duration: 
20.0 hours (payload and weather dependent)
Useful Payload: 
6 lbs
Gross Take-off Weight: 
44 lbs
Max Altitude: 
19500
Air Speed: 
48 knots