Robinson Unmanned develops NDAA-compliant VTOL unmanned aircraft systems ranging from ultra-lightweight nano drones to turbine-powered autonomous cargo helicopters for defense, ISR, logistics, and surveillance operations.
Defense Advancement is pleased to announce the addition of Robinson Unmanned to its supplier ecosystem. Robinson Unmanned designs and manufactures high-performance VTOL UAS for mission-critical military, security, logistics, and surveillance applications, leveraging more than 50 years of aviation expertise from Robinson Helicopter Company’s FAA-certified aircraft manufacturing heritage.
Operating from an aviation-grade facility in Torrance, California, the company delivers NDAA-compliant unmanned platforms engineered for remotely piloted, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous operations. Robinson Unmanned’s expanding portfolio includes compact ISR drones, ruggedized tactical Group 2 aircraft, and turbine-powered heavy-lift rotorcraft built to support distributed operations in contested and austere environments.
Key products from Robinson Unmanned include:
- SPIRIT UAS – A compact coaxial ISR platform designed for reconnaissance, mapping, inspection, and tactical sensing missions. The Blue UAS Cleared and Green UAS-listed system features modular payload integration, rapid deployment capability, and all-weather operation.
- SPARTAN UAS – A ruggedized Group 2 coaxial UAS offering more than 70 minutes of endurance and payload capacity up to 15.3 lb. Designed for ISR, medium-lift transport, and defense missions, SPARTAN extends operational reach while maintaining portability and mission adaptability.
- R66 TURBINETRUCK – A turbine-powered unmanned logistics helicopter derived from the Robinson R66 platform. Designed for military resupply and cargo transport in high-risk environments, the aircraft supports up to 1,300 lb of internal payload capacity and accommodates autonomous or remotely piloted operations.
- HELIUS UAS – An ultra-lightweight 249 g nano drone engineered for rapid tactical ISR and close-range reconnaissance. Its compact hand-launch design enables single-operator deployment in confined or rapidly evolving operational environments.
Robinson Unmanned platforms are designed to support military ISR, force protection, logistics, search and rescue, border surveillance, maritime patrol, and public safety missions. Their modular architectures, secure command-and-control integration, and aviation-grade engineering standards enable operators to rapidly adapt unmanned capability to evolving mission requirements.
To learn more about Robinson Unmanned’s advanced VTOL UAS and autonomous rotorcraft solutions, visit their full profile on Defense Advancement: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/company/robinson-unmanned/
