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KULR to develop advanced battery architecture for Robinson’s eR66 electric helicopter demonstrator

KULR One will design and develop the advanced battery architecture for Robinson Helicopter’s eR66 battery‑electric helicopter demonstrator, serving as the propulsion powerpack and integration developer. The agreement formalizes KULR’s supplier role in Robinson’s rotorcraft electrification demonstrator programme.

Discovered 2026-03-27T06:05:08.154067-07:00 | 2026-03-27T06:05:08.154067-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Accelerates Robinson’s rotorcraft electrification and complements its recent push into unmanned and cargo rotorcraft initiatives (Robinson Unmanned).
  • Signals growing maturity of specialist battery suppliers and domestic powerpack development after KULR’s prior battery partnerships (KULR, Hylio partnership).
  • Fits into broader industry progress on high‑capacity propulsion batteries and certification milestones for electric aircraft power systems (H55 ESS milestone) and regulator‑witnessed battery testing (H55 regulator tests).

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pilootenvliegtuig.nl rotorhub.com Vertical Mag
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2026-03-27T06:05:08.154067-07:00
Latest Update
2026-03-30T23:58:36.364082-07:00
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