NASA’s Mars helicopter breaks speed and height records after two years on Red Planet

NASA is also exploring the possibility of using hexacopters to reach previously inaccessible parts of Mars. Mr. Tzanetos explained that the next generation of helicopters is being designed to pick up and carry a sample tube while also being able to drive around on the Martian surface. He also discussed the possibility of fleets of Mars science helicopters flying around in the future, bringing important payloads to parts of Mars that have never been accessible before.