Unmanned aerial vehicles are nothing new, but you probably haven’t seen one like the Kawasaki K-Racer. This unmanned helicopter is powered by a 1,000cc engine from a Kawasaki Ninja H2R motorcycle, making it perfect for heavy-lifting, especially when paired with the company’s robotic system for loading or unloading cargo. Read more for a video and additional information.
For efficiency, the K-Racer X1 is only rated to transport around 220-pound loads, but since it runs on petrol, the helicopter will most certainly have the range advantage compared to its electric counterparts. The ultimate goal is for fully autonomous delivery of payloads without requiring any human input.
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The test aircraft was developed by Aerospace Systems Company, and powered by the supercharged engine used in Kawasaki’s motorcycle Ninja H2R, under the technological cooperation with Motorcycle & Engine Company and the Corporate Technology Division,” said the company.
