R550 Airtruck
Heavy Lift UAV Platform. Available now from $375,000*.
*As a retrofit conversion for Robinson R44 helicopters. Prototype aircraft shown.
1,000+ lbs of unmanned payload
More lifting capacity than any other commercially-available UAV.
63 cubic feet of internal volume
Airtruck is a versatile unmanned platform that can carry large payloads internally or externally, and can be modified to suit your mission needs.
Reliable communications
Airtruck is equipped with four concurrent communications links as standard, including a line-of-sight radio, 4G / 5G connectivity, and Starlink. Options are available for up to 7 links.
Sensors and autonomy
Airtruck is equipped with four cameras as standard. Options are available for additional cameras and LIDAR sensors to provide 360 degree situational awareness in all weather conditions.
Gas powered
A Lycoming IO-540 6-cylinder aviation engine provides heavy lifting power and long flight times even in cold weather.
Deploy anywhere
Transport on-road without disassembly and set up in less than 15 minutes. Airtruck can be deployed quickly and easily anywhere in the world.
Easy to operate
Rotor’s flight control software brings advanced autopilot functionality, making Airtruck safe and easy to operate for a remote pilot.
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Specifications
R550 Airtruck
Heavy Lift UAV Platform
From $375,000
Available now, as a retrofit conversion for Robinson R44 helicopters.
BVLOS capable, subject to regulatory restrictions
14,000 ft (4,300 m) MSL
2x Side Cameras
1x Downward Camera
1x Radar Altimeter
2x LTE
1x Starlink Mini
Attitude Control Velocity Hold (ACVH)
Waypoint Following
1x Visual Observer
Commercial approval in Brazil and other countries
(Outside US)
FAQs
Yes, the R550 is offered as a retrofit conversion for all models of Robinson R44. Factory conversions are available now at Rotor's facilities in Nashua, NH and Rotor is working with service centers to perform retrofit conversions around the world beginning in 2025.
For more information how to convert your R44 or to become a service center, please contact us.
Rotor's UAVs are heavy lift drones designed for utility missions like agriculture and firefighting. They are not certified to carry people.
At present, a commercial helicopter license is required to operate the R550, in addition to completing Rotor's factory training course. Rotor is working with regulatory authorities worldwide to enable Remote Pilots in Command (RPIC) to operate the aircraft by holding only a Part 107 remote pilot license.
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.
No, Rotor's UAVs are not an optionally-piloted vehicles (OPVs), they do not have flight controls or seats onboard and are not certified to carry people.
The Airtruck is designed to be a versatile and customizable multi-mission platform. It supports third party payloads including gimbals, cameras, cargo buckets, winches, hoists, and firefighting tanks. Most products with an STC for the Robinson R44 are compatible with the Airtruck out of the box. Rotor also provides payload integration and testing services for custom payloads.
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