Leonardo Helicopters said its unmanned Proteus technology demonstrator is set for a first flight within the coming weeks, with assembly and systems work now at an advanced stage. The sortie will be the demonstrator's first airborne test and a pivotal move into flight trials.
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Moves Leonardo into the flight‑testing phase for an unmanned rotorcraft demonstrator, joining broader industry moves toward autonomous combat and ‘loyal wingman’ concepts: https://hype.aero/?story=f8f39d1a-1dd6-4d60-b79b-0bdb2dc93494
Reinforces momentum in rotorcraft and logistics UAS after recent first‑transition and heavy‑lift drone milestones, showing parallel advances in autonomy and payload-capable platforms: https://hype.aero/?story=c04e4a02-8462-41bf-8580-d156ff2a6e0d, https://hype.aero/?story=a1552d75-994f-4444-ad35-8d2182c078da
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Leonardo Readying Proteus Rotorcraft Demonstrator For Flight • Aviation Week
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• Craig Hoyle