autogyro_Cievra_1922 17. Januar 2018 • 1400 × 1400 • Pioneers of Aviation | Illustrations The Cievra C.4 was the first functional Autogyro or Gyroplane or Gyrocopter, a type of early Helicopter. It was invented by the Spanish engineer Joan de la Cievra, who wanted to create an aircraft, that could fly safely at low speeds.