NASHUA, N.H. - Rotor Technologies has unveiled the first production uncrewed aircraft built on the Robinson Helicopter Company platform, Jack Daleo writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
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25 March 2024 - Rotor Technologies in Nashua, N.H. unveiled its first uncrewed rotorcraft, which is capable of lifting heavy loads up to 1,200 pounds (550 kilograms) with no pilot onboard and is designed to conduct agricultural, utility, maritime, and cargo operations without exposing pilots to hazardous flight environments.
“With a 50-year legacy of success, I am honored to lead the company into the next 50 years of vertical flight,” said Smith. “I look forward to working with the more than 400 service centers and dealers and the more than 1,100 employees of RHC as we pursue new products, markets, partnerships, and technologies.”
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