Category Archives: VTOL

Airbus Helicopters Trialing VSR700 Autonomous Take-Off and Landing Capabilities at sea

Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR700, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) being developed in the frame of the SDAM (Système de drone aérien de la Marine) programme, conducted by the DGA (Direction générale de l’Armement – the French Armament General Directorate) for the French Navy. Continue reading

Steadicopter and Smart Shooter Unveil Golden Eagle – First RUAS with Precision Hit Capabilities

Steadicopter, a player in the Rotary Unmanned Aerial Systems (RUAS) industry, and Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that significantly increase the accuracy and lethality of small arms, have unveiled the Golden Eagle – the first-ever unmanned helicopter with precise hit capabilities. Continue reading

Russian Helicopters Launches Drone for Arctic Explorations

Russian Helicopters has launched a new BAS-200 drone for geophysical explorations in Arctic. The helicopter-type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) BAS-200 is intended for mineral explorations employing airborne gravimetric and magnetic mapping, including that in the Arctic region, the aviation cluster of Rostec State Corporation announced. Continue reading