Battery-powered R44 Helicopter Flies
The tests are part of an effort to produce and electrically powered semi-autonomous helicopter for organ delivery.
The battery-powered R44 made several flights in September during which it accomplished hover, hover taxi and a record five-minute cruise flight to 400-feet altitude with a peak speed of 80 knots. (Photo: Tier 1 Engineering)
The battery-powered R44 made several flights in September during which it accomplished hover, hover taxi and a record five-minute cruise flight to 400-feet altitude with a peak speed of 80 knots. (Photo: Tier 1 Engineering)