The BAS-200 unmanned helicopter manufactured by Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) was presented at the Russian stand at the Dubai Airshow. The aircraft attracted the attention of the event's guests, especially members of delegations from Arab and African countries.
The BAS-200 is built according to the classical scheme with a main and tail rotor. It consists of a ground station (a place for the pilot and operator of the target equipment), two unmanned helicopters and a transport container. The control range is 100 km, and when the signal is relayed from station to station, it increases to 400 km.
With its help, it is possible to control moving and static objects, conduct live video broadcasts, for example, from the scene of a fire or in the area of an emergency. BAS-200 also allows you to deliver cargo, conduct geological exploration and patrol the area. A gravimeter, magnetometer, and optoelectronic systems can be installed on its base.
BAS-200 was sent to serial production at the KumAPP aircraft factory in the Republic of Bashkortostan. In 2023, as part of tests, the drone delivered cargo in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. Its maximum take-off weight was 200 kg.
The authorities of Yakutia expect to introduce BAS-200 into regional infrastructure projects. It is expected that the helicopter will be used for cargo transportation, search operations, and environmental monitoring.
Earlier it was reported that the Ka-52 attack helicopter attracted the attention of members of the American delegation at Dubai Aviashow.