Robinson Unmanned Timeline

Events

• 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