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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).

RoboScore

40.2/ 100

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3 of 9 signals present

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%95/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2006. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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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.

At a glance

  • Built for visual inspection
  • Used across military and security
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through no code gui
  • Certified to CE
  • Rated for operation at 50°C (122°F)

Buyer decision signals

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
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Company profile

Founded
1978

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Sub Category
unmanned aerial vehicle
Industries Served
military,security
Controls & integration2
Compatible Vision
daylight camera,high-resolution photo camera,twilight camera,high-resolution infrared video camera
Programming Interface
no code gui

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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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