A new way to fly — safe, almost silent, solar-powered.
RPR supports organisations that want to acquire H-AERO® flight systems from Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH (Baden-Baden, Germany) and put them to work for environmental monitoring, inspection and research. We advise on the right configuration, sensors and mission design — and we can fly the missions with you.
Manufacturer information: h-aero.com
Why H-AERO®
The h-aero® family combines the best flight characteristics of a balloon, an airplane and a helicopter in one lightweight system.
Absolutely safe
Lighter-than-air lift means the system floats instead of falling — safe to fly close to people, animals and structures.
Almost silent
Near-silent operation makes it suitable for wildlife observation, protected areas, indoor venues and cultural heritage sites.
Solar & renewable powered
Powered by renewable energy sources, with a far lower carbon footprint than conventional multirotors.
Long endurance
Hybrid airplane + balloon design carries more payload per cubic metre of helium, enabling long hover and long-range flights.
The technology
The h-aero® flight concept combines innovative flight dynamics with extremely lightweight construction. Unlike multicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, which generate lift purely dynamically, h-aero® adds the static lift of an elliptical helium balloon — as energy efficient as an airship, but far more agile.
H-AERO® in flight — technology teaser. Video courtesy of Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH.
Flies around the clock, if you want.
Thanks to VTOL capability no runway is needed, and solar energy on the envelope surface puts autonomous 24-hour non-stop flight within reach. Two symmetrical wings let the system switch between a rotationally symmetric (helicopter) and mirror-symmetric (aeroplane) configuration.
- Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) — no runway infrastructure required
- Cruising flight aligned like an aeroplane, hovering like a helicopter
- Highly aerodynamic lenticular shape — dynamic like a frisbee
- High safety through parachute and lighter-than-air buoyancy
- Ultralight, pluggable carbon-fibre structure
- Gas-tight envelope with high helium density (approx. 5% loss over 5 weeks)
The principle behind h-aero®
Static buoyancy carries the weight; the rotors only steer and accelerate. That is why the platform stays airborne on a fraction of the energy of a multirotor, hovers almost silently, and floats gently down instead of falling if power is lost. Payloads of up to 10 kg are served today, with larger-scale versions in development.
All innovative features are patent protected (DE102006028885A1 and PCT EP2017/063221). Technology details
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The product family
Tell us your mission and we help you select the right model, payload and support package. Specifications and pricing are confirmed directly with the manufacturer for each quote.
h-aero® zero
The compact entry model of the family — ideal for indoor flights, education, exhibitions and entertainment.
h-aero® zero+
An upgraded zero with more lift and endurance for camera and sensor work in larger indoor and sheltered spaces.
h-aero® one
The outdoor workhorse for environmental observation, industrial inspection and monitoring of large areas.
h-aero® kite
A tethered aerial platform for persistent observation from a fixed point over hours of operation.
Payloads & sensors
Cameras, thermal, multispectral, air-quality and custom sensor payloads matched to your mission.
Data services
Prefer not to own hardware? Commission the flights and receive processed aerial data instead.
Areas of application
H-AERO® is a data collector from the air. Equipped with the right sensors, one platform serves many missions.
Consulting & implementation
Buying the aircraft is the easy part. RPR brings the environmental science, field experience and reporting that turns aerial data into decisions.
1. Needs assessment
We map your monitoring goal, area, terrain and data requirements, then confirm whether an aerial platform is the right tool at all.
2. System & sensor selection
We recommend the model, payload and accessories, and coordinate specifications and pricing with the manufacturer.
3. Regulation & permitting
Guidance on Brazilian airspace and operational requirements (ANAC/DECEA) and site-specific approvals for your flights.
4. Training & operations
Pilot and crew onboarding, flight-plan design, and supervised first missions with your team.
5. Data & reporting
Processing of imagery and sensor data into environmental reports, baselines and monitoring dashboards you can act on.
6. Ongoing programmes
Recurring monitoring campaigns tied to reforestation, watershed, pollution or carbon project verification.
How the purchase works
- Send us your mission brief through the form below or WhatsApp.
- We schedule a short call to confirm the model, payload and budget range.
- You receive a written quote including hardware, shipping, customs guidance and optional training.
- On approval, the order is placed with Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH and we coordinate delivery to Brazil or your country.
- We support commissioning, pilot training and the first operational missions.
RPR is an independent consultancy. Hardware is manufactured and supplied by Hybrid-Airplane Technologies GmbH; final pricing, availability and warranty terms are set by the manufacturer.
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