Sikorsky's newest helicopter is an unmanned version of its UH-60L Black Hawk, stripped of its cockpit to carry more cargo and keep aircrew out of harm's way.
The U-HAWK features a design that replaces the cockpit with clamshell doors and a ramp, and utilizes the company's MATRIX autonomous technology, enabling a ground operator to fly the aircraft with a tablet.
Company officials hope the U.S. and other militaries see the remotely piloted U-HAWK as a useful new variant of the venerable airframe.
The U-HAWK is touted as a variant that can carry more while freeing up aircrew, a valuable asset as the Army considers retiring its Black Hawks.
Author's summary: Sikorsky introduces unmanned U-HAWK helicopter.