Unmanned Aerospace is proud to announce that its GH-4 hydrogen-powered gyrocopter has been named one of the winners in the prestigious JIATF-South SCOUT competition.
The GH-4 stood out for its patented technology that enables vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and stable hover—without the need for a swashplate or any of the complex, maintenance-heavy systems typical of helicopters. This innovative approach, coupled with a wide flight envelope and unmatched versatility, led the panel of judges to recognize the GH-4 as one of the most promising solutions presented.
Meeting Critical Navy Needs with a Scalable Solution
The GH-4 was designed to address the unique logistical demands of naval operations—offering a clean, quiet, and highly capable alternative to traditional rotorcraft.
Key capabilities include:
- On-demand courier delivery with a 140-mile flight radius for ship-to-shore or ship-to-ship missions
- Minimal footprint when not in use, allowing for seamless onboard storage
- Rapid deployment: ready to fly within minutes
- Low- to no-sound signature, even at low altitudes
- Green energy, powered by hydrogen-electric hybrid propulsion
- Flexible 15-pound cargo capacity with external, non-intrusive storage design
These features make the GH-4 not only a high-performance aircraft, but also an efficient, scalable and attritable logistics platform — ideal for both forward deployment and routine resupply missions.
Led by Industry Veterans
Unmanned Aerospace is led by Founder and CEO Gad Shaanan, a seasoned entrepreneur and product innovator, alongside Jeff Knapp, former Chief Engineer at Insitu. Together with a deeply experienced board of advisors, the company is building a new class of rotorcraft to meet the evolving demands of defense and industrial logistics.
