Skyryse, a pioneer in aviation automation and simplified flight controls, has announced a strategic partnership with Robinson Helicopter Company, via its subsidiary Robinson Unmanned for the integration of the SkyOS™ autonomous platform into the Robinson R66 helicopter, as well as development of a Group 4 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for military purposes. This collaboration between Skyryse and Robinson will leverage the strength of both companies by combining their cutting-edge technologies and proven aircraft manufacturing capabilities to produce a scalable, affordable autonomous platform that can be used for different military missions such as CCA, ALE, MUM-T, and ISR. The partnership is aimed at addressing growing defense requirements for reliable and affordable autonomous aircraft that can be deployed quickly and at scale.
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“Defense agencies need autonomous aircraft that are reliable, affordable and available now, not years from now,” said Skyryse Founder and CEO Mark Groden. “Robinson gives us the production infrastructure to deliver at scale and at a cost point that meets real-world, time-critical needs. This partnership accelerates our ability to put proven, SkyOS-powered autonomous aircraft into the hands of defense operators.” Robinson highlighted that integrating SkyOS into its production ecosystem extends its capability to deliver advanced autonomous aviation solutions while leveraging a proven aircraft platform. “Manufacturing the SkyOS-powered, R66-based 4 UAS is a natural extension of what Robinson does best – producing reliable, high-quality aircraft at scale,” said David Smith, President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. “By integrating SkyOS into Robinson’s production ecosystem, we’re helping bring advanced autonomy to a proven aircraft platform while creating a scalable pathway for future operational capabilities.”