Rotor Converts First Robinson R44s To Autonomous Operation

Graham Warwick December 05, 2023
Robinson R44

Two Robinson R44s are being modified into the first production R550X autonomous helicopters for crop spraying.

Credit: Rotor Technologies
U.S. startup Rotor Technologies is producing the first two R550X autonomous rotorcraft, which are uncrewed modifications of the Robinson R44 four-seat light helicopter. The company is targeting cargo, utility and maritime operations. Rotor in November completed 20 hr. of uncrewed flight testing with...
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