From high-speed helicopters to dial-up autonomy, Sikorsky's spending on research and development is at its highest level in years as the company readies upgrades for its current products and paves the way for future platforms.rnR&D investment is targeted at three basic technology tenets set by company President Jeff Pino: speed, autonomy andrnself-actualization-"making the aircraft smart about itself, its surroundings and its mission performance," says manager of advanced programs, Jim Kagdis.
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