Canadian based Unither Bioélectronique has completed the world’s first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter circuit flight in Québec. The milestone flight was achieved using a modified Robinson R44 as part of Project Proticity.

Unither Bioelectronics is partnering with Robinson Helicopter Company to develop hydrogen-electric, zero-emission helicopters designed for organ transport. While the initiative focuses on retrofitting models with fuel cell powertrains, they have recently demonstrated success using a modified R44.

This successful demonstration highlights the potential of hydrogen-electric propulsion to deliver zero-emission flight while building on the proven reliability and cost efficiency that Robinson helicopters have come to define.

Unither aims to develop electric and hydrogen powered, optionally piloted vertical lift aircraft specifically for transporting human organs.