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R-MAX
Yamaha Motor Company · UAV · Japan · Modern (1992–2009)
The Yamaha R-MAX is a Japanese unmanned helicopter developed by the Yamaha Motor Company in the 1990s. The gasoline-powered aircraft has a two-bladed rotor and is remote-controlled by a line-of-sight user. It was designed primarily for agricultural use, and is capable of precise aerial spraying of crops. The R-MAX has been used in Japan and abroad for agriculture and a variety of other roles, including aerial surveys, reconnaissance, disaster response and technology development.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- UAV
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- Japan
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Company
- Engine
- 1× 2-cylinder 2-stroke, 0.246
- Length (ft)
- 12
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 141
- MTOW (lb)
- 207
- Endurance (hr)
- 1 hour