‘Light Sport’ Fly-By-Wire Helicopter Unveiled

The two-seat helicopter can be flown away by nearly anyone as soon as the new MOSAIC regs come into effect, according to its manufacturer.

Russ Niles

Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 12:10 PM ET

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[Credit: Advanced Tactics]

Key Takeaways:

Advance Tactics and RotorX have unveiled the ATRX-700, a $188,000 fly-by-wire two-seat helicopter designed for ease of operation.
Its availability and simplified pilot requirements (driver's license, medical, 30 hours training) depend on the FAA's upcoming MOSAIC regulations.
The Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) expands the Light Sport Aircraft designation to include helicopters and eVTOLs.
The ATRX-700 boasts a 650-pound payload, 300-mile range, and a 100 MPH cruising speed.

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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on AVweb.com.

A California partnership says its fly-by-wire two-seat helicopter can be flown away by anyone with $188,000, a driver’s license, medical and 30 hours of training as soon as the new MOSAIC regs come into effect.