Pilot safety guaranteed

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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Remote Piloting

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.

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Made in New Hampshire

The R550X lifts more and flies further than any other VTOL uncrewed aerial system available today. 

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Payload

sea level
550 kg (1,212 lbs)
Uncrewed only: not approved for passenger flight

Range

one-way
350 nmi (650 km)

Cruise Speed

109 knots (201 km/h)

Endurance

3 hours (with aux tanks)
15+ hours (max fuel configuration)

Flight Software

equipped as standard
Single-pilot remote operation
Night and IMC capable
Autonomous Autoland

Command-and-control Range

10+ mi with radio link
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.

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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.

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Aerial Work

The R550X combines 550-kg external load capacity with the reliability and maintainability of the world's most popular civilian helicopter.

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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.

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