magniX, Robinson Partner on R66 Demonstrator

magniX, Robinson partner on R66 demonstrator

Robinson Helicopter Co. and electric propulsion developer magniX announced an electric R66 collaboration with a mission to test the waters.

Robinson partners with magniX to equip R66 helicopters with electric engines

In a Linkedin post Robinson Helicopter Company has announced a partnership with magniX have to develop a battery-electric demonstrator based on the R66 helicopter platform. “magniX, a leader in electric aviation propulsion, will contribute its integrated electric propulsion system, featuring the lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engine designed for rotorcraft, along with its high-energy-density Samson batteries,” said Robinson. “This collaboratio

magniX and Robinson partner on electric R66 helicopter

magniX, a frontrunner in electric aviation propulsion, has partnered with Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) to develop a fully electric demonstrator based on the popular R66 platform, aiming for its first flight in late 2026. The project will leverage magniX's advanced electric powertrain, featuring its lightweight, high-speed HeliStorm engines designed for rotorcraft and its high energy density Samson batteries, renowned for their long cyc…

Robinson and Magnix partner to develop electric R66 helicopter

Companies aim to prove conventional helicopter design with electric propulsion offers efficiency advantages over multi-rotor eVTOL concepts

magniX and Robinson to develop electric R66 demonstrator - RotorHub International

magniX and Robinson Helicopter Company have forged a partnership to jointly develop a battery electric demonstrator based on the R66, with a first flight anticipated for 2026. magniX will provide a fully integrated electric powertrain, including a HeliStorm engine and Samson batteries, with a new generation, higher density version of the latter announced only a month ago. “We are excited to be working with Robinson to lead the transformation of …