Yellow Helicopter WELCOME TO
VERTICAL AVIATION
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Helicopter Research, Design and Manufacturing
Manufacturer of the Hummingbird Helicopter
Helicopter Research,
Design and Manufacturing
Manufacturer of the
Hummingbird Helicopter
Helicopter Over Water Manufacturing Helicopters since 1987 Head on Photo of Helicopter Located at the Orlando-Sanford International Airport in Florida Located at the
Orlando-Sanford
International Airport
in Florida
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makes us better

THE HUMMINGBIRD HELICOPTER KIT LEGACY

In 1987 the helicopter industry was revolutionized by the introduction of the Hummingbird the world’s first FAA certified helicopter to be sold in kit form. By utilizing the design from a FAA certified helicopter we are able to implement safety, reliability, and performance from years of proven flight time. By offering the Hummingbird to you in kit form, you finally have an affordable, helicopter.

Landing/taking off on Snow

WHAT MAKES US STAND ABOVE THE REST

  • Safety – Safest aviation record
  • Easy to build and maintain
  • Spacious – The cabin is 55” wide, 56” high from floor to ceiling, and 110 inches in length. Two baggage areas are located under the forward two seats (4 1/2 cubic feet total space).
  • Reliable – Based on an FAA certified design with years of proven reliability. Aviation approved Powerplant.

THE FEATURES

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Fully Articulated Rotor Head: This three bladed system is exceptionally smooth, with excellent auto-rotation characteristics.

Spacious Four Passenger Cabin:  Quiet and very comfortable with an incredible 1000 lb useful payload.

Dependable IO540 Cold Air Induction Aviation Engine

Wheeled Landing Gear:  Improved performance during take-off, landing and taxi operations. 
This is typically a feature only found on million dollar helicopters. 

Fiberglass Nose with FAA approved windshield.

Tail Rotor:  Carbon fiber twisted 8°, asymmetrical with noise reducing swept tips.

Baggage compartment – 9 sq feet located under front seats

Sunroof

  • Fully Articulated Rotor Head: This three bladed system is exceptionally smooth, with excellent auto-rotation characteristics.
  • Spacious Four Passenger Cabin: Quiet and very comfortable with an incredible 1000 lb useful payload.
  • Dependable IO540 Cold Air Induction Aviation Engine
  • Wheeled Landing Gear: Improved performance during take-off, landing and taxi operations. This is typically a feature only found on million dollar helicopters.
  • Fiberglass Nose with FAA approved windshield.
  • Tail Rotor: Carbon fiber twisted 8°, asymmetrical with noise reducing swept tips.
  • Baggage compartment – 9 sq feet located under front seats
  • Airframe – Based on a FAA certified design
  • Self engaging clutch/rotor
  • Rotorbrake
  • Sunroof
  • Electric cyclic trim