2017


Robinson R66

R66 Turbine Newscopter





  • Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter
  • Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter

The turnkey ready R66 ENG (Electronic News Gathering) received FAA type certification on July 2017.
Standard R66 ENG package includes a gyro stabilized gimbal that houses an Ikegami HDL-F3000 camera equipped with Canon 24 to 1 HD lens. Also included are three HD micro cameras; two in the cabin for recording passengers, and a third mounted on the tail. Seven-inch monitors on both sides of the front console display crisp HD images.


  R66 Turbine Newscopter News


Robinson Newscopters Delivering News

Robinson Newscopters Delivering News

30-Jan-20 - Media companies from USA, Brazil, Canada and Australia are using 80 Robinson R44 and R66, called Newscopters, as Electric News Gathering (ENG) helicopters #Newscopters
WJZ-CBS Baltimore Adds R66 Newscopter

WJZ-CBS Baltimore Adds R66 Newscopter

13-Jul-19 - CBS’ television station WJZ of Baltimore received a new R66 Newscopter to replace its R44. Operated by Texan SKY Helicopters #WJZ
FAA Certifies Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter

FAA Certifies Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter

28-Jul-17 - The Robinson R66 Turbine Newscopter received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. First helicopter was delivered to SKY Helicopters of Dallas, Texas



  List of Operators of R66 Turbine Newscopter


Years Model Org
2007-    R66 usa Robinson Helicopter



  Global Distribution of R66 Turbine Newscopter



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C/N Year History
0720 2016 US N661HD
0918 US N713TV







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