The revolutionary V-247 Vigilant unmanned aerial vehicle was first conceptualized in 2016, but it wasn't until 2023 that its full potential was truly realized.
Right from the onset, Bell Helicopter embarked on a mission to design a tiltrotor drone that could take on all the tasks of conventional aircraft - and then some! But as development progressed and the concept showed promising prospects of reaching new heights, the company's vision grew bolder.
Initially intended for use by the US Marine Corps, the V-247 Vigilant soon proved itself capable of much more, including the development of a version compatible with the Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. As such, the aviation powerhouse pledged to release a more compact version that retains the same impressive power and capabilities as the original model, and its unveiling is expected imminently…
