Boeing Insitu Integrator ER

The Boeing Insitu Integrator ER is a medium‑altitude, long‑endurance unmanned aircraft system developed by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, to meet the growing demand for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The program originated in the early 2000s when Insitu expanded its successful ScanEagle line with a larger, higher‑performance platform. First flight of the Integrator prototype occurred in 2009, and the enhanced ER (Extended Range) version entered service with the U.S. Navy’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program in 2014. The aircraft features a 31‑foot wingspan, a composite airframe, and a fuel‑efficient turboprop engine that provides up to 24 hours of on‑station time at altitudes of 15,000 feet. Payload capacity exceeds 100 kilograms, allowing integration of electro‑optical/infrared cameras, synthetic‑aperture radar, and communications relay suites. Its autonomous launch and recovery system, combined with a robust data link, enables operation from ship decks, remote bases, or austere field sites. The Integrator ER has become a cornerstone for naval and homeland‑security missions, delivering continuous situational awareness while reducing risk to personnel, and it illustrates the shift toward scalable, cost‑effective unmanned solutions in modern aviation.