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EMT Fancopter

Built by EMT Penzberg · Germany

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The EMT Fancopter is a Research robot developed by EMT Penzberg (Germany), launched 2006, listed at $135,000 USD (unverified).

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

EMT Fancopter is a research robot manufactured by EMT Penzberg. EMT Fancopter is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

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Deployments

1 known operator in Germany

German Armed Forces

Viability

est. 1978

Rheinmetall takeover announced

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
400 kg
Weight
1.5 kg
Launch year
2006
Price
$135,000 USD

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Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1978

Detailed specifications

Other6
Sub Category
unmanned aerial vehicle
Company Country
DE
Compatible Vision
daylight camera,high-resolution photo camera,twilight camera,high-resolution infrared video camera
Industries Served
military,security
Programming Interface
no_code_gui
Additional Information
Designed specifically for urban and indoor reconnaissance,Modular payload support for interchangeable sensors,Autonomous takeoff and landing,Waypoint programming for autonomous flight,Real-time video transmission for reconnaissance,Supported sensors: daylight camera, high-resolution photo camera, twilight camera (near-IR), high-resolution IR video camera,Optional payloads: chemical sensors, radioactivity sensors, microphones,Users: German Bundeswehr and Bundespolizei

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

Verified — maker-confirmedReported — in a public source, not maker-confirmed

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Company milestones

  • Nov 2021AcquisitionRheinmetall takeover announced
  • Nov 2021MilestoneRheinmetall announces takeover of EMT activities
  • 2007DeploymentBundeswehr receives additional pre-series Fancopter unit
  • 2006DeploymentBundeswehr receives two pre-series Fancopter units
  • 1978MilestoneFounded in Gauting near Munich

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the EMT Fancopter?
The EMT Fancopter is developed by EMT Penzberg, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the EMT Fancopter?
The EMT Fancopter is a Research robot made by EMT Penzberg.
How much does the EMT Fancopter cost?
The EMT Fancopter is listed at $135,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by EMT Penzberg — contact them for a quote.
When was the EMT Fancopter launched?
The EMT Fancopter was launched in 2006.

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