Airbus introduced the U145 uncrewed helicopter at the ILA Berlin airshow on June 8, 2026. The company displayed a full-scale mock-up of the autonomous aircraft designed for civil and military applications.
The platform focuses primarily on high-volume cargo supply. Secondary roles include disaster management, firefighting, armed scouting, and surveillance.
The U145 utilizes the existing H145 platform equipped with artificial intelligence and specialized sensors. Airbus scheduled the first flight with a safety pilot for the end of 2026.
Commercial entry into service is expected at the start of the 2030s. This development reflects a wider industry shift toward autonomous rotorcraft technology.