The French Navy performed inital tests with the Camcopter in October 2008 aboard frigate Montcalm (D642). In 2011 demonstration flights were completed aboard the new OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel) L´Adroit (P275).
In 2012, the Marine Nationale selected its Système Embarqué de Reconnaissance Vecteur Aérien Léger or SERVAL for operational deployment aboard the OPV.
In June 2017, drones were deployed aboard the helicopter carrier Dixmude for trials and have been part of its air wing since 2019.
Aircraft number four was delivered by November 2018.
In 2024, operated by 36F in Var, the S-100 was used for security missions during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In 2026, with six drones already in service, an additional five were ordered for deployment from FREMM frigates.
In 2012, the Marine Nationale selected its Système Embarqué de Reconnaissance Vecteur Aérien Léger or SERVAL for operational deployment aboard the OPV.
In June 2017, drones were deployed aboard the helicopter carrier Dixmude for trials and have been part of its air wing since 2019.
Aircraft number four was delivered by November 2018.
In 2024, operated by 36F in Var, the S-100 was used for security missions during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In 2026, with six drones already in service, an additional five were ordered for deployment from FREMM frigates.
Units
| 2018- | Flottille 36F36F |
| 2008- | Escadrille 10S10S |
Platforms
| LH Mistral class |
News
- Jan 22, 2019 · French Navy Received Another S-100 Drone
- Jun 21, 2017 · Camcopter S-100 Qualification Flights on Dixmude
- Jun 17, 2013 · Camcopter S-100 on French Navy OPV
- May 10, 2012 · Schiebel S-100 Drones Aboard L´Adroit Patrol Vessel