2025 R550 Airtruck
Heavy Lift UAV Platform. $1,350,000 MSRP*.
*Retrofit pricing starting at $550,000. 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 line-of-sight radios and 4G / 5G connectivity. Options are available for up to 7 links, including long-range satcomm.
Sensors and autonomy
Airtruck is equipped as with three 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.
COST AND PERFORMANCE Comparison
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Specifications
2025 R550 Airtruck
Heavy Lift UAV Platform
$1,350,000 MSRP
Introductory pricing starting at $850,000 available until 12/15/2024.
Visual Line of Sight Only
14,000 ft (4,300 m) MSL
1x Downward Camera
1x Tail Camera
1x Radar Altimeter
1x LTE
1x Flight Termination System
Attitude Control Velocity Hold (ACVH)
Waypoint Following
1x Visual Observer
(Provided by Rotor)
(Outside US)
FAQs
Rotor offers an Airtruck retrofit option for all Robinson R44 models priced between $550,000 - $825,000. Retrofit Airtruck packages are inclusive of the same equipment as a "factory-new" Airtruck package. Pricing is dependent on airframe overhaul needs and subject to Rotor's airworthiness assessment.
For more information on retrofit options, 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.
Rotor is seeking FAA authorization to allow Airtruck Remote Pilots in Command (RPIC) to operate the aircraft by holding a Part 107 remote pilot license and completing Rotor's factory training course.
At present, Airtruck test flights are being conducted by Rotor's own pilots who hold both FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Part 107 (drone) piloting licenses.
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 thd party payloads including gimbals, cameras, cargo buckets, winches, hoists, and firefighting tanks. Most products with an STC for the Robinson R44 Raven II are compatible with the Airtruck out of the box. Rotor also provides payload integration and testing services for custom payloads.
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