Rotorcraft
Phenix Heavy Lift UAS Makes Heli-Expo Debut
The UAS is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications
Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL heavy lift uncrewed aerial system (UAS)
The Ultra 2XL heavy lift UAS from Phenix Solutions has a maximum takeoff weight of 3,000 pounds. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

On display at Heli-Expo, Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL heavy lift uncrewed aerial system (UAS) is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications where a helicopter might not be required.

The VTOL Ultra 2XL is powered by Rolls-Royce’s M300 turboshaft engine and features a coaxial rotor system, which eliminates the need for a tail rotor. Maximum takeoff weight is 3,000 pounds and it can fly up to 300 nm with a top speed of 150 knots. Customers can add an optional 125-gallon auxiliary fuel tank to boost range to more than 900 nm with 500 pounds of payload.

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