Self flying helicopter could transform aviation

A new self-flying 2,500-pound aircraft uses AI, sensors, and remote operation to eliminate risks to human pilots, carrying payloads equivalent to traditional crop dusters. Rotor Technologies Inc. and Robinson Helicopters have partnered to develop the Sprayhawk, an unmanned helicopter designed to tackle some of aviation’s deadliest tasks. CEO Hector Xu founded Rotor Tech after experiencing dangerous flying conditions while studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Three years later, his startup is testing autonomous helicopters in agriculture, a sector where automation has already gained traction. With FAA approval, Rotor Tech plans to launch 20 helicopters by 2025 to spray pesticides and fertilizers safely and efficiently. Rotor Tech's innovation represents a step toward reclaiming the U.S. autonomous aviation market, targeting agriculture, offshore transport, and disaster response, Xu said. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.