Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Rotor and our UAVs.
Rotor's expertise is in rotorcraft and VTOLs. Please contact us to discuss program feasibility.
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.
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.
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.
The Airtruck and Sprayhawk are powered by the highly reliable Lycoming IO-540 6-cylinder piston engine. There will be a future variants available with the Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine. If this is important for your mission, please contact us to discuss specifics and timeline.
Rotor's aircraft are delivered to US customers with a Special Airworthiness Certificate (SAC). Rotor will provide documentation to achieve equivalent certification in other countries. For questions about regulatory COAs, waivers, or §44807 exemptions, please contact us.
