Robinson Unmanned

Robinson Unmanned is Robinson Helicopter's unmanned-aircraft business, incorporating Ascent AeroSystems aircraft and larger unmanned platforms. Its portfolio includes systems for inspection, mapping, logistics and custom integrations.

Facts

Segment: Aerial Robotics And Drones
Country: United States
Website: https://www.robinsonheli.com/unmanned

Timeline

2026-03-10 - Org Change - Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned business unit - The new unit incorporates Ascent AeroSystems and unmanned versions of Robinson's R44 and R66 helicopters. Robinson unveiled the R66 Turbinetruck using Sikorsky MATRIX autonomy. The R66 concept is designed for remote piloting or autonomous flight with a… - source: verticalmag.com
2024-04-23 - Acquisition - Robinson acquires Ascent AeroSystems - Ascent became a wholly owned Robinson Helicopter subsidiary. The acquisition added compact coaxial UAS for industrial, public-safety and defense applications. Robinson said Ascent aircraft could scale through its vertically integrated Torrance manufacturing… - source: robinsonheli.com
2024-03-20 - Partnership - Rotor and Robinson collaborate on R550X uncrewed helicopter - The R550X is an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II. The aircraft was displayed at HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim. Rotor specified a 1,212 lb payload capacity for aerial work, cargo, firefighting, and crop-dusting workflows. - source: rotor.ai

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Team

Paul Fermo - President - Leads Robinson Unmanned as it combines Ascent small UAS with larger R44 and R66 unmanned platform programs.

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Market context

Industrial UAS builder - Peer Group

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