GCS
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Overview
The GCS comes ready for service with multiple communications options and redundant electrical power. A side-by-side dual-pilot configuration with quad 32” glass cockpit displays provides situational awareness like you’ve never seen before.
Specs
Payload
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+ mi with satellite/LTE
MTOW
Capacity
Displays
Drivetrain
Size
Benefits
Deploy From Anywhere
The GCS is built on a commercial, ruggedized van chassis with 4-wheel drive that can reach almost anywhere your mission dictates, including offroad locations.
Connectivity and Comfort
Redundant communications links to the internet and active climate control allow you to stay cool and connected, wherever you are.
Glass Cockpit 2.0
Rotor’s synthetic vision system with quad 4K displays gives you unprecedented situational awareness
Seamless Pilot Switchover
Fly with a single pilot, or safely hand off control between two pilots as you would in a conventional crewed helicopter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The R550X's communications gateway can simultaneously maintain 6 communications links of various types, making complete loss of link highly unlikely.
In case of loss of link, the aircraft can perform one of several predetermined maneuvers, according to operator preference. It can loiter and attempt to regain link, or it can return to base along predetermined routes and land safely.
The R550X and GCS support a variety of direct radio, LTE/cellular, and satellite links. Direct radio links generally have ranges of between 10 and 50 miles, depending on the terrain and regulatory allowances. LTE/cellular and satellite links offering the possibility of much longer ranges, measured in the hundreds or thousands of miles.
For detailed information on communications options and their ranges, please contact inquiries@rotor.ai.
Operating Costs
Get in touch with our team to book a demo and learn more about Rotor’s mission to make light aviation safer and more economical.
To assess the impact of remote operation on your bottom line, we'll discuss:
- Your current fleet makeup
- Your mission parameters
Quote Request
Mission Payloads
We know the aircraft is only part of the capability. Rotor partners with payload specialists and OEMs so you get the fully-integrated mission capability you need. The R550X is compatible with a wide range of cameras, gimbals, speciality sensors, and other custom payloads.
Smith Myers Artemis
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
