Episode #52 - Hector Xu: Autonomous Helicopter Flight!

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In Episode No. 52 of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider
speaks with the trailblazing CEO of Rotor Technologies, Hector
Xu. Their conversation explores Xu's journey from flight training
to leading the charge in helicopter innovation toward fully
autonomous helicopter flight. 


 Rotor Technologies recently achieved a major milestone with
a successful autonomous flight test in a Robinson R22 helicopter,
showcasing its groundbreaking technology for pre-programmed
missions and real-time ground-based piloting.


Xu's vision focuses on enhancing safety while keeping pilots in
the loop. Don't miss this exciting episode about Rotor
Technologies' plan to revolutionize helicopters across various
missions, from agriculture operations to firefighting.


Watch this episode on YouTube, or listen on Vertical Helicasts.