Revolutionizing UAV Capabilities: The GH-4 Hybrid Helicopter-Drone at XPONENTIAL 2025
Key Ideas
  • The GH-4 showcased at XPONENTIAL 2025 combines the advantages of both fixed-wing UAVs and helicopters, offering exceptional flight endurance and hovering capabilities.
  • Its patented Automatic Pitch System (APS) technology enables helicopter-like take-off and hovering while achieving a 40% energy efficiency improvement in forward flight.
  • With a 30-minute hover time, 140 NM range, and four-hour total flight time, the GH-4 is designed for critical deliveries, inspections, and long-distance missions to remote areas.
  • The hydrogen fuel-powered engine, utilizing fuel cells and hybrid booster batteries, supports long-endurance operations, making it suitable for military and commercial applications.
Unmanned Aerospace unveiled the GH-4 at XPONENTIAL 2025, a groundbreaking hybrid aircraft combining the advantages of fixed-wing UAVs and helicopters. This innovative drone features the patented Automatic Pitch System (APS) technology, enabling it to take off and hover like a helicopter while consuming 40% less energy during forward flight. With impressive specifications such as a 30-minute hover time, 140 NM range, and four-hour total flight time, the GH-4 is well-suited for various missions in hard-to-reach locations. Its hydrogen fuel-powered engine, employing fuel cells and hybrid booster batteries, supports long-endurance operations, making it suitable for both military and commercial applications. The rack-release system allows cargo to be carried outside the fuselage and released as needed, expanding its usage from ship-to-shore deliveries to aerial inspections and long-distance missions. The GH-4's versatility and energy-efficient design mark a significant advancement in UAV technology, with potential applications in various industries. Gad Shaanan, the CEO & Founder of Unmanned Aerospace, highlighted the aircraft's helicopter-like capabilities and emphasized its potential to revolutionize long-distance operations, offering cost savings and time efficiency. The GH-4 represents a new era in clean energy options for those seeking innovative solutions in the UAV sector.
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