# Compact Two-Seat Helicopters This Helicopter Uses Fly-By-Wire Systems For Easy Operation By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-08-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/aircraft/atrx-700-light-sport-helicopter-faa-rule-change/) & [advancedtacticsinc](https://www.advancedtacticsinc.com/atrx-700-light-sport-helicopter/)  Advanced Tactics and Rotor X have collaborated to create a two-seater helicopter, dubbed the ATRX-700, that is designed to leverage military technology into the civil aviation space. Announced in the wake of a recent [Federal Aviation Authority](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highrisk-roadway) announcement that is expected to make it easier to allow for lightweight sport helicopters to enter the airspace, the 'ATRX-700' is essentially a sport helicopter that is designed to be easy to fly even for inexperienced pilots, with only 30 hours of flight training required thanks to the use of [automated flight control systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax). This particular two-seater helicopter is fitted with a 180-horsepower engine and is capable of attaining a cruising speed of 160 km/h whilst carrying a maximum payload of 650 pounds. Available via preorder for $188,000, this helicopter is said to offer a range of 480 km. Image Credit: Advanced Tactics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Flight Control Systems:** The ATRX-700 is designed to be easy to fly even for inexperienced pilots, thanks to the use of automated flight control systems. - **Lightweight Sport Helicopters:** The recent FAA announcement is expected to make it easier for lightweight sport helicopters to enter the airspace. - **Military Technology in Civil Aviation:** The ATRX-700 leverages military technology into the civil aviation space, opening up new possibilities for innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The ATRX-700 introduces automated flight control systems, which have the potential to disrupt the aviation industry. - **Aerospace:** The recent FAA announcement creates opportunities for the aerospace industry to develop and manufacture lightweight sport helicopters. - **Defense:** The integration of military technology into civil aviation, as demonstrated by the ATRX-700, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the defense industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Consumer-Driven Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Intuitive Switch-Free Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyryse-one.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-helicopter.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi.md) - [Two-Seater Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-ii.md) - [Heavy-Lifting Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavylifting-unmanned-helicopter.md)