Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Leonardo Trials Solo and Hero, Awaits First Order
The Italian company is leading two unmanned aerial systems projects that could appeal to varous nations for maritime applications.
The Hero unmanned helicopter on display at the Dubai airshow last November. (Chris Pocock)
The Hero unmanned helicopter on display at the Dubai airshow last November. (Chris Pocock)

Leonardo continues to invest heavily in unmanned helicopter technology, offering the Solo and Hero platforms. No customer has yet bought them, but the Italian and British defense ministries have provided funding for flight trials, and now the company is leading a major research contract on unmanned maritime surveillance for the European Defence Agency (EDA).