AVION ROBOTIC develops heavy‑lift unmanned drone helicopters, notably the Phoenix, to replace or supplement crewed helicopters for offshore, onshore and aerial firefighting missions. 5 hours or sling‑load 1,500 kg for two hours, operate 24/7 in harsh environments, and meet CS‑27/EASA certification standards, reducing human risk and operational costs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Helicopter-based logistics for offshore platforms, remote sites, and aerial firefighting rely on crewed aircraft that are expensive to operate, expose pilots to hazardous conditions, and often lack the payload capacity needed for large, time‑critical deliveries. Limited flight endurance and the need for specialized crews constrain response speed and increase operational risk.
Solution
Avion Robotic offers the Phoenix, a heavy‑lift unmanned drone helicopter designed to replace or supplement traditional helicopters in demanding environments. The platform can carry up to 1,000 kg in an internal cargo bay for 4.5 hours of flight, or sling‑load 1,500 kg for up to two hours, providing a high‑capacity, long‑duration transport option. Built to CS‑27 helicopter certification standards, Phoenix incorporates dual‑motor redundancy, autorotation capability, and certified aviation components to ensure safe operation over populated areas. Its modular design supports add‑ons for arctic ice‑pack, tropical heat, and turbulent mountain conditions, enabling 24/7 deployment across offshore, onshore, and wildfire scenarios. By removing the need for onboard crew, the system reduces personnel risk, lowers operating costs, and accelerates delivery timelines for critical supplies.
Target Audience
Primary customers are offshore oil‑and‑gas operators, utility and infrastructure maintenance firms, and governmental or private aerial firefighting agencies that require heavy, rapid deliveries in remote or hazardous locations.
Features
- Payload capacity of 1,000 kg internal or 1,500 kg sling load, exceeding typical commercial drone limits
- Flight endurance of 4.5 hours with full internal cargo and up to 6 hours without payload
- Certified to CS‑27 helicopter standards and compliant with EASA regulations
- Dual‑motor architecture with automatic autorotation for safe descent and landing in case of power loss
- Modular environmental kits (ice‑pack, tropical cooling, turbulence mitigation) for operation in arctic, desert, and mountainous regions
- Remote‑pilot operation from ground stations, eliminating onboard human exposure
- Integrated redundancy and fault‑tolerant avionics from established aviation suppliers