Pyka, a leader in autonomous electric aviation, has unveiled its next-generation agricultural spray aircraft, Pelican 2. Featuring an expanded 300-liter payload and a work rate of up to 90 hectares per hour, Pelican 2 is the world’s largest and most productive autonomous electric agricultural aircraft.
Pyka has secured FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican 2 in the United States, making this the second time Pyka has gained a groundbreaking commercial approval for its uncrewed aerial system (UAS) products. Pelican 2 is the largest UAS ever approved for commercial use by the FAA, followed only by the original Pelican. This milestone reinforces Pyka’s leadership in heavy lift commercial UAS in the U.S. and globally.
In addition to its new product line, Pyka has secured a landmark order for 20 aircraft in Brazil, further solidifying its presence in one of the world’s largest agricultural markets. This expansion will enable large-scale autonomous aerial application operations in Brazil, boosting efficiency and delivering unprecedented cost savings for the nation’s growers.
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Since launching its first commercial autonomous spray aircraft in 2021, Pyka has continuously refined its technology to meet the demands of the world’s most challenging agricultural environments.
“We couldn’t be more excited to release Pelican 2,” said Michael Norcia, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Pyka. “With nearly 5 years of commercial operation under our belt, this aircraft exhibits the reliability, performance, and ease of operation that growers demand. I have no doubt that the features and operating economics of this aircraft will revolutionize aerial application, delivering meaningful cost-savings and spray results for growers.”
“Our customers have been instrumental in shaping this product,” said Volker Fabian, Chief Commercial Officer at Pyka. “Through extensive real-world operations, we’ve perfected Pelican’s performance to exceed growers’ expectations. Spray quality, reliability, and seamless operation are at the core of this aircraft, and no other system on the market comes close.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire