Rotorcraft
Leonardo Assumes Ownership of Unmanned Helicopter Maker
The Italian industrial concern acquired the remaining 60 percent of shares in a joint venture that developed the SD-Hero unmanned helicopter.
Advertised for civil and homeland security missions, the SD-150 Hero can fly autonomously. (Photo: Leonardo-Finmeccanica)
Advertised for civil and homeland security missions, the SD-150 Hero can fly autonomously. (Photo: Leonardo-Finmeccanica)

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has taken ownership of an Italian company that developed the SD-150 Hero small unmanned helicopter. The acquisition, announced on December 27, builds on Leonardo’s stable of unmanned aircraft, which includes the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter.