Robinson Helicopter Company (booth #311) will display the newest R66 Police helicopter in Polk County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office’s fleet at this year’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference (APSCON) in Orlando, Florida, July 19-21, 2023. In addition to Robinson personnel, aviation officers from the Sheriff’s Office will be in attendance to field operational and tactical questions.

The cost-effective and turnkey-ready R66 Police helicopter is gaining popularity in law enforcement agencies throughout the world due to its economical operation. The three R66 Police helicopters flown by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office have reduced their operating and maintenance costs by as much as 50%. The Brazilian Paraná State Police operates two R66 Police helicopters and is awaiting delivery of two more.

The four-place R66 Police helicopter arrives ready to patrol with a Wescam MX-10 imaging system and the latest in navigation and communication technology. Options include, but are not limited to, moving map systems, Technisonic FM transceivers, and NVG compatibility. The R66 Police helicopter aerodynamic fuselage optimizes airspeed and fuel economy, allowing the helicopter to remain on station for up to three hours.