Russian developer Aeromax has completed the preliminary and conceptual design phase of its V-700 heavy-class uncrewed helicopter system and has moved into preparation of production documentation for construction of a prototype aircraft.
The milestone marks the programme’s transition from architecture definition into detailed engineering and follows the launch earlier this year of a mock-up commission process under Russia’s certification framework. According to programme plans disclosed by the company, factory and certification testing are scheduled for 2027–28, with type certification targeted for April 2029 under an existing agreement with the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Aeromax stated that the completed design phase finalised the aircraft configuration and established baseline solutions for onboard systems. The V-700 incorporates machine-vision capabilities and autonomous route generation designed to support obstacle avoidance during operations.
The V-700 is positioned as a heavy uncrewed rotary-wing platform with a stated payload of 700 kg and a maximum take-off weight of 3,600 kg. Published performance targets include a range of up to 480 km and a cruise speed of 200 km/h. Based on those figures, endurance would equate to approximately 2.5 hours, although this figure has not been separately validated by the developer.
A notable feature of the programme is integration of the VK-650V turboshaft engine, representing the first disclosed application of the powerplant on an uncrewed platform. The engine has already secured type certification and is intended for multiple Russian rotorcraft programmes including the Kamov Ka-226T, Ansat-M and Mil Mi-34M1.
The certification process currently includes evaluation of aircraft layout, maintainability and accessibility of major systems before transition to flight-test article manufacture. Aeromax describes the V-700 as the largest uncrewed helicopter system currently declared for certification in Russia.
The company positions the platform for logistics, cargo transport, monitoring and search-and-rescue missions in remote operating environments, with prospective users identified across government agencies, energy-sector operators and logistics providers supporting activity in Siberia, the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Commercial UAS operators are also identified as a potential customer base.
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