Aerial Application with the R550X

Missions / Agriculture

The R550X fits seamlessly into existing helicopter spray operations, while providing immediate cost and productivity benefits.

Overview

The R550X is a remotely-piloted version of the R44, which achieves R66-level performance for significantly lower cost.

Benefits

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Expedited ROI

The R550X has double the payload of a stock R44, offering double-digit increases to your acreage per hour (see calculator).

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Precision spraying

Take advantage of automated precision path planning that's integrated to your spray system guaranteeing a perfect pattern every time without overspray.

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Pilot shortage? No problem

Leave the piloting to us and focus on your spray operation. Cloudpilot can deliver round-the-clock operation without constraints due to pilot availability or limits on duty hours.

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Eliminate fatal wire strike accidents

Take pilots out of harm's way. Multiple cameras and LIDAR allow the R550X to detect and avoid wires and other obstacles while it eliminates risks to pilot lives.

Compatible Payloads

Model
Pulselite System
OEM
Precise Flight
Type
Other
Missions
Aerial Work
Aerial Firefighting
Agriculture
Model
Apollo Spray System DTM-4
OEM
Apollo Spray Systems
Type
Spray System
Missions
Agriculture
Model
SkyTrac ISAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator
OEM
SkyTrac Systems
Type
Software Application
Missions
Aerial Firefighting
Agriculture
Aerial Work
Offshore
Model
Forward Facing Recognition and Fuselage Floodlights
OEM
DeVore Aviation
Type
Other
Missions
Offshore
Aerial Work
Aerial Firefighting
Agriculture
Model
Dual Sensor Enhanced Vision Systems
OEM
Astronics PECO
Type
Camera
Missions
Offshore
Agriculture
Aerial Firefighting
Aerial Work

Research

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Offshore

Deliver cargo to offshore assets 24 hours a day for considerably less than multi-engine turbine helicopter costs. Keep flight crews safe and preserve larger aircraft for personnel transport.

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Aerial Work

The R550X combines 1,212 lbs (550 kg) of external load capacity with the reliability and maintainability of the world's most popular civilian helicopter.

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