French ship builder DCNS and Airbus Helicopter will design a tactical naval Unmanned Helicopter for France’s Naval Aerial Drone (Système de...
French ship builder DCNS and Airbus Helicopter will design a tactical naval Unmanned Helicopter for France’s Naval Aerial Drone (Système de Drones Aériens de la Marine - SDAM) program.
Under the terms of the partnership, Airbus Helicopters will be responsible for designing and developing the VSR700 drone as well as the various technologies needed for drones to perform aerial missions, such as data liaison, payload and a “see and avoid” capability enabling the drone’s integration into airspace.
DCNS’s role in the partnership will be to design and supply the entire warship-integrated VTOL drone system. DCNS will design and develop the solutions for the ship-based operation and integration of the drone, including the specification and validation of the payloads and mission data links.
DCNS will also produce the drone’s mission system, which will enable real-time management of its operations and allow its payloads to be controlled through the combat management system.
The VSR 700 is derived from a light civil helicopter, the Cabri G2 developed by Hélicoptères Guimbal, which has proven its reliability and low operating costs in service.
The twin seat piston engined helicopter featuring fenestron tail rotor was developed in the 1980s and entered commercial service in 2008.
Under the terms of the partnership, Airbus Helicopters will be responsible for designing and developing the VSR700 drone as well as the various technologies needed for drones to perform aerial missions, such as data liaison, payload and a “see and avoid” capability enabling the drone’s integration into airspace.
DCNS’s role in the partnership will be to design and supply the entire warship-integrated VTOL drone system. DCNS will design and develop the solutions for the ship-based operation and integration of the drone, including the specification and validation of the payloads and mission data links.
DCNS will also produce the drone’s mission system, which will enable real-time management of its operations and allow its payloads to be controlled through the combat management system.
The VSR 700 is derived from a light civil helicopter, the Cabri G2 developed by Hélicoptères Guimbal, which has proven its reliability and low operating costs in service.
The twin seat piston engined helicopter featuring fenestron tail rotor was developed in the 1980s and entered commercial service in 2008.
