The DF Helicopters DF334 is a two-seat, single-engine light utility helicopter in development by
Dragon Fly Helicopters in Northern Italy. The DF 334 is a development of the
Dragon Fly 333, developed by archaeologists and filmmakers
Angelo and
Alfredo Castiglioni in the 1980s. The DF334 has a larger, full composite cabin, a
Rotax 914
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4-stroke turbocharged engine, a
governor
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fuel control, and an advanced
Electronic Flight Instrument System
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. The helicopter is intended for both amateur and professional pilots.
At the beginning of 2024, DF Helicopters was acquired by SD Aviation Srl, along with all licensing rights. The current models, identified as DF334, and their unmanned versions equipped with original software, are now produced by SD Aviation Srl in Mornago, VA, Italy.
Specifications
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External links
Avio International
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1980s Italian civil utility aircraft
1980s Italian helicopters
Aircraft first flown in 1989
Single-engined piston helicopters
Ultralight helicopters