• 28 Oct 2020 09:59 PM
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Pipistrel Announces eVTOL Cargo Drones

On Sept. 1, Ajdovščina, Slovenia-based Pipistrel unveiled its Nuuva series of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) models. Its Nuuva V300 was touted as “a revolutionary long-range large-capacity heavy-weight autonomous eVTOL UAV for logistics and aerial cargo delivery. It operates 10x more economically than today’s helicopters, requires no runways, and brings enhanced safety and reliability using type-certified electric engines.” The customizable autonomous aircraft can carry a payload of up to 1,015 lb (460 kg) for short ranges — or a 110-lb (50-kg) payload as far as 1,350 nm (2,500 km) — and “is easy and economical to operate.” Entry into service is planned for the second half of 2023. The smaller Nuuva V20 shares the same architecture of the V300 but is designed as a lightweight cargo courier carrying payloads of up to 44 lb (20 kg). First customers will be able to take deliveries as early as 2021. (Source: Pipistrel)