Airbus Helicopters VSR700


The Airbus Helicopters VSR700 in an unmanned reconnaissance helicopter currently being developed by Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group.

Design and development

Developed on request from the French Navy, it is based on the Cabri G2 light helicopter, developed and produced by Hélicoptères Guimbal. With a maximum take-off weight around, it is a larger aircraft than the Austrian Camcopter S-100 that the French Navy has trialed before.
The drone is designed to eventually deploy from Mistral-class amphibious assault ship, as well as from frigates.
The prototype VSR700 performed its first flight at a drone test centre near Aix-en-Provence, France, on 8 November 2019.