Big drones for tough jobs

Rotor's unmanned helicopters deliver more payload and mission capability than any other commercial UAV.

Helicopter performance meets unmanned versatility

Rotor combines full-scale helicopter performance with the safety, ease-of-operation, and operating economics of a UAV.

Heavy-duty lifting

Rotor's unmanned helicopters have more internal cabin volume and can carry more payload than any other commercially-available UAV.

Easy to deploy

Rotor's UAVs can be transported on-road without disassembly and can be set up in less than 15 minutes, enabling quick and easy deployment to anywhere in the world.

Safe by design

Autonomy enables safe operation at night and in unpredictable conditions, so you don’t need to choose between crew safety and getting the job done.

User-friendly operation

Opting for unmanned means air operations can be conducted by remote pilots and ground crew only, with no commercial pilot's license or onboard crewmembers needed.

the future of flight iS HERE

"As an R44 owner, I'm delighted by what Rotor is doing with that platform. Their technology is going to make the helicopter industry safer."

Jim Viola
President and CEO, Vertical Aviation International

“I think what Rotor is doing is right in line with how Robinson looks at the future. Collaborating with these folks is probably one of the best ways to drive the industry forward.”

David Smith
CEO, Robinson Helicopter Company

“Rotor Technologies’ approach to retrofitting existing helicopter fleets with autonomous systems epitomizes the industry's adaptability.”

Jessica Reed
Aviation International News

"[Rotor] is what we want to do here [in New Hampshire] and it's what we want to embody. You guys are able to do things that a lot of folks just a few years ago said could not happen."

Chris Sununu
Governor of New Hampshire

"Rotor has successfully pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in vertical flight. They're not just enhancing efficiency but also redefining safety and precision standards. The work Rotor is doing will drive our industry into the future."

Angelo Collins
Executive Director, Vertical Flight Society

Find the right unmanned helicopter for your mission

R550 Airtruck

Heavy Lift UAV Platform

R550 Sprayhawk

Automated Agricultural Spraying Machine
Example applications
  • Energy and Utility
  • Construction
  • Agricultural Work
  • Disaster Response
  • Unmanned Payload Testing
  • Row Crop Spraying
  • Seed And Fertilizer Spreading
Max Gross Weight
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Useful Load
1,102 lb (500 kg)
110 Gal (416 L)
Fuel Capacity
12.5 Gal (47.3 L)
12.5 Gal (47.3 L)
Endurance
50 min
50 min
Operating Range
5 mi (8 km)
Visual Line of Sight Only
5 mi (8 km)
Visual Line of Sight Only
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations
No
No
Max Operating Altitude
1,500 ft (500 m) AGL
14,000 ft (4,300 m) MSL
1,500 ft (500 m) AGL
14,000 ft (4,300 m) MSL
Flight Control System
Full Authority Fly-by-wire
Full Authority Fly-by-wire
Sensors
1x Forward Camera
1x Downward Camera
1x Tail Camera
1x Radar Altimeter
1x Forward Camera
2x Side Cameras
1x Downward Camera
1x Tail Camera
1x Downward LIDAR
1x Radar Altimeter
Communications
2x LOS Radio
1x LTE
1x Flight Termination System
2x LOS Radio
2x LTE
1x Flight Termination System
Available Autopilot Modes
Stability Augmented
Attitude Control Velocity Hold (ACVH)
Waypoint Following
Stability Augmented
Attitude Control Velocity Hold (ACVH)
Waypoint Following
Terrain Following
Autonomy Functionality
Emergency Return-to-home
Automated Spray Pattern Following
Emergency Return-to-home
Minimum Crew
1x Remote Pilot
1x Visual Observer
1x Remote Pilot
1x Visual Observer
1x Spray Loader
Regulatory Approval
(Provided by Rotor)
Special Airworthiness Certificate
44807 Exemption For Commercial Agricultural Operations
Pricing
Starts at $850,000
Until 12/15/2024
Starts at $990,000
Until 12/15/2024
Export License
(Outside US)
Not Required
Not Required For Australia, Canada, UK

FAQs

Can you convert my helicopter into a UAV?

Our UAVs have flexible building blocks that can be used for unmanned aircraft conversions of other aircraft types. We have experience with conversions of several different aircraft types. Please contact us to discuss program feasibility.

What is your relationship with Robinson?

Rotor is an independent company from Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). However, we collaborate closely with RHC on engineering, certification, and supply chain. You can read more about this here.

Is there a zero emissions option?

The Airtruck and Sprayhawk are powered by the highly reliable Lycoming IO-540 engine, with redundant electronic engine controls. It uses conventional low-lead aviation fuel, also known as "100LL."

We plan to produce future UAVs powered by sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), which will have net-zero emissions.

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