550kg of payload.
24/7 capability.
Rotor builds the biggest, most capable uncrewed helicopters available today. Designed for tough aerial firefighting roles, the R550X brings safety and capability to your next mission.
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The future of flight
Rotor brings advanced fly-by-wire and flight automation technology to today's helicopter fleet. Our remote piloting system enables you to tackle dull, dirty, and dangerous missions without putting pilots at risk.
R550X
The R550X is a multi-mission uncrewed helicopter built on the Robinson R44 platform. It’s equipped to lift heavy payloads up to 550 kg in all weather conditions – including at night and in limited visibility.
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The R550X can be operated wirelessly from a forward-deployed Ground Control Station (GCS) or by remote pilots located thousands of miles away. Choose from a range of support equipment and service options.
The R550X lifts more and flies further than any other VTOL uncrewed aerial system available today.
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Uncrewed only: not approved for passenger flight
Range
Cruise Speed
Endurance
15+ hours (max fuel configuration)
Flight Software
Night and IMC capable
Autonomous Autoland
Command-and-control Range
1,000+ miles with satellite/LTE
MISSIONS
Choose your application
Agriculture
The R550X fits in seamlessly to existing helicopter spray operations, and provides immediate cost and productivity benefits.
Offshore
Deliver cargo to offshore assets 24 hours a day at lower cost than multi-engine turbine helicopters. Keep flight crews safe and preserve larger aircraft for personnel transport.
Aerial Work
The R550X combines 550-kg external load capacity with the reliability and maintainability of the world's most popular civilian helicopter.
Wildland Firefighting
The R550X is a Type 3 helicopter that has been carefully designed to fill multiple firefighting roles, from aerial ignition to initial attack to tactical resupply.
The R550X At Your Service
Remote Operation Only
Day and Night Approved
Remove Pilot Before Flight
