The autonomous Pelican Cargo zero-emission airplane from Pyka offers up to 400 lb payload in 66ft3 of cargo volume and up to 200 miles range.
Its nose-loading configuration with sliding cargo tray is aimed at giving remote rural communities fast access to vital supplies.
Pyka has pre-commitments for more than 80 Pelican Cargo orders and options from three launch customers in North America and Europe. The aircraft is currently undergoing testing at Pyka’s flight test facility in Northern California. The first commercial operation is expected for the second half of 2023. https://www.flypyka.com
Phenix Solutions picks Onboard Systems for heavy-lift UAS
Onboard Systems will develop a multi-use cargo hook system for Phenix Solutions’ Ultra 2XL heavy-lift unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
Phenix management has previously worked on other activities with Onboard Systems, which provides certified equipment for helicopter firefighting, forestry, aerial seeding, and cargo missions.
Ultra 2XL goals include lifting and carrying payloads up to 2,000 lb (907kg) with deliveries up to 200 miles (322km). https://www.onboardsystems.com; https://www.phenixuas.com
AeroVironment JUMP 20 selected for Army competition’s final phase
The U.S. Army selected AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 to move forward in the final phase of the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) program. The JUMP 20 will compete with other UAS in the FTUAS effort which the Army will use to select the next-generation UAS fielded by Brigade Combat Teams. AeroVironment is the only company awarded the FTUAS contract for all three program phases. https://www.avinc.com/uas/jump-20
BRINC launches LEMUR 2 next-generation drone
LEMUR 2 from BRINC enables law enforcement and public safety professionals to survey dangerous areas, assess a threat, and de-escalate conflict without putting individuals in harm’s way.
LEMUR 2’s proprietary autonomy engine uses a LiDAR sensor to create a 3D map of surroundings in real time and generate a 2D floor plan to inform law enforcement and emergency services. Obstacle awareness allows the drone to explore confined environments while providing control to the operator. LEMUR 2 is mesh network compatible, allowing for multiple drones to extend each other’s range in large buildings or underground.
Additional features include visual/night/thermal imaging, tracking camera, multiple night vision illuminators, a spotlight with strobe, 4K camera, microphone, and loudspeaker.
With 4G LTE-powered connection and BRINC LiveOps web platform, LEMUR 2 drones can securely stream a live camera view and 2D floor plans to stakeholders off-site.
Manufactured in the United States, LEMUR 2 is National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant, approved for use by federal agencies and contractors. https://brincdrones.com/lemur-2
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