SAPPHIRE 2

Gyrocopter is a rotary-winged aircraft with the use of a rotor-wing for creation of a lifting power, which rotates freely in auto-rotation mode. The Gyrocopter integrates the features of an aircraft and a helicopter and maintains flight operations from short-length and unprepared runways.

APPLICATION:

• aerial excursions, inspection and control of territories, monitoring of fires
• search and rescue operations, monitoring of roads, communications, pipelines
• use in the interests of security agencies: intelligence, patrolling, medical evacuation, delivery of personnel, cargo and so on

MAIN ADVANTAGES:

• high reliability, safe landing (even in case of power-off engine)
• high wind speed limits on the ground (up to 20 m/s)
• excellent viewing, high maneuverability in horizontal and vertical planes
• low level vibration, which is attractive for aerial photography
• simplicity of design, lower cost, low operating maintenance costs