The ScanEagle is a long-endurance unmanned aerial system (UAS) renowned for delivering persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance imagery over land or sea. Developed by Insitu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing, the ScanEagle originated from the Insitu SeaScan platform. Its first flight was on June 20, 2002, and it was introduced for military service, notably with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, starting in 2005. It features autonomous launching via a catapult and is retrieved using a patented SkyHook recovery system, allowing it to operate without a runway.
Boeing, one of the world’s largest aerospace companies, manufactures the ScanEagle through its subsidiary Insitu. Boeing’s history in aviation manufacturing dates back over a century, specializing in commercial jetliners and military defense, space, and security systems. The ScanEagle is currently in production and is deployed by over 20 countries worldwide.
A foundational array of height access solutions supports thorough maintenance for the ScanEagle. These products—including Reach Deck Platforms, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog—are indispensable for detailed inspection and service. These platforms ensure safe access to critical sections such as the Nose Section (for avionics and antennae), the Forward and AFT Fuselage, the Wing & Engine Pylon components (including the engine body and fuel systems), and the Tail Section (Empennage).
