Pyka unveils autonomous electric cargo airplane Pelican Cargo

Pelican Cargo offers a range of up to 200 miles, payload of up to 400 pounds in 66 cubic feet of cargo volume

Pyka unveils autonomous electric cargo airplane Pelican Cargo
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Pyka, the global leader in autonomous electric aviation technology, unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft; the Pelican Cargo.

"Pelican Cargo is the world's largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class. With a range of up to 200 miles, a payload of up to 400 pounds in 66 cubic feet of cargo volume and a nose-loading configuration with a sliding cargo tray, the Pelican Cargo platform will enhance express logistics networks, enable connectivity of remote rural communities, and ensure fast and reliable access to vital goods and supplies for areas in need," says an official release.

Michael Norcia, Chief Executive Officer, Pyka

Michael Norcia, Chief Executive Officer, Pyka says: "Pelican Cargo will have a significant positive impact on people's lives. We designed this plane to eliminate C02 emissions from the logistics chain while offering a significant speed advantage over ground transportation and operating costs at a fraction of conventional air transportation."

Following the commercial success of its agricultural spray aircraft, which led to a $37 million Series A raise in April 2022, Pyka has secured pre-commitments of over 80 orders and options for its Pelican Cargo from three launch customers across North America and Europe, the release added. The aircraft is currently undergoing testing at Pyka's flight test facility in Northern California, and the first commercial operation is expected for the second half of 2023, the release added.

Alex Brown, Director, Skyports Drone Services

"We operate a carefully selected fleet of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platforms across our markets, each of which has been chosen due to its operational capabilities and unrivaled performance," says Alex Brown, Director, Skyports Drone Services, one of Pyka's launch customers for Pelican Cargo. "Welcoming the Pelican Cargo aircraft into our fleet will enable us to continue on our mission of solving complex logistical and operational challenges with tailored drone services. We know a thing or two about drones and in our eyes, the Pelican Cargo is the most advanced product in its payload class on the market. We're excited to kickstart operations with Pyka and put the Pelican through its paces."

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