Robinson Unmanned Timeline

Events

• 2026-10-20 - Partnership - Robinson Unmanned plans Dragonflight autonomy integration with Lyntris - The work supports Lyntris’ $6.48 million Maritime Tactical Command and Control programme expansion with the Navy. Dragonflight enables aircraft to coordinate as a team, with precision formation work intended to support sensing, communications and other… - source: globenewswire.com
• 2026-10-13 - Contract Award - Ascent AeroSystems wins SPIRIT supply contract for Nepali Army - The award includes base and payload kits, additional aircraft hardware, spares, extended warranty coverage and operator training. SPIRIT is a Blue UAS-cleared, NDAA-compliant coaxial platform with a modular open architecture. Robinson Unmanned will support… - source: globenewswire.com
• 2026-10-06 - Partnership - MicroVision and Robinson Unmanned agree aerial lidar demonstrations - The integration combines MOVIA Air Plus lidar with Robinson Unmanned's SPIRIT Group 1 aircraft. A Washington, D.C. showcase is planned for October 12–14, followed by customer evaluations through 2026. Camera and lidar data support mapping, localization and… - source: ir.microvision.com
• 2026-09-03 - Demonstration - Robinson Unmanned demonstrates R44 AIRTRUCK offshore logistics - The Sept. 2–3 flights demonstrated cargo handling, elevated-deck landing, precision positioning and airspace integration. Robinson rates the unmanned helicopter for up to 1,000 pounds of useful load. The operating demonstration occurred Sept. 2–3 and was… - source: globenewswire.com
• 2026-06-24 - Partnership - Skyryse and Robinson Unmanned partner on SkyOS-powered R66 UAS - The programme targets ISR, manned-unmanned teaming, air-launched effects and collaborative combat aircraft missions. Robinson contributes its R66 production base while Skyryse supplies the SkyOS aviation-automation system. - source: prnewswire.com
• 2026-04-29 - Contract Award - Sikorsky and Robinson win $15 million Marine Corps autonomous-logistics contract - Delivery: Robinson Unmanned will deliver the first R66 TURBINETRUCK to Sikorsky for integration, test and evaluation, and demonstration. The R66 TURBINETRUCK will support mission success when ground or manned aviation assets are unavailable and keep… - source: uasvision.com
• 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