Pyka delivers first autonomous aircraft to the US Air Force

Pyka delivers Pelican Cargo to AFWERX for the United States Air Force's Agility Prime program.

Pyka delivers first of three large-scale autonomous electric cargo aircraft to AFWERX. The aircraft has been named Pelican Cargo, as reported by PR Newswire.

The California-based startup, founded in 2017 in the backyard of a Silicon Valley home, is now well on its way to create and provide innovative solutions that could strengthen the national defense of the United States of America. As the largest autonomous electric cargo aircraft in its class, Pelican Cargo is able to takeoff and land in remote areas with minimal ground infrastructure, can be recharged in under 90 minutes, and requires few personnel to operate.

We’re proud to deliver Pelican Cargo to AFWERX for the United States Air Force’s Agility Prime program, says Michael Norcia, Chief Executive Officer at Pyka. 

“Our aircraft offers an unparalleled platform for heavy-payload and long-range autonomous electric cargo logistics. We believe the DAF is an ideal customer to harness the benefits of this technology, and is helping to advance zero-emission aviation in the United States by partnering with companies like ours,” highlights Michael Norcia.