Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.

Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.

Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.

Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.

Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.

Trials to prove VSR700 ATOL functionality have been conducted using an optionally piloted Cabri G2 light helicopter. (Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters has undertaken at-sea testing of the autonomous take-off and landing (ATOL) system developed for the VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for follow-on tests with a French Navy frigate.

Trials were conducted using an optionally piloted vehicle – a modified Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 light helicopter equipped with the same ATOL functionality.

Based on the civil-certified Cabri G2 two-seat helicopter, the VSR700 is a 700 kg multi-payload tactical UAS designed to offer an endurance of around eight hours at 100 n miles. The system is being developed by Airbus, in conjunction with Naval Group, under the Système de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM) programme to meet the French Navy's requirement for a maritime tactical UAS to operate from its new Amiral Ronarc'h-class frigates.