Pyka secures FAA authorisation for USA
Pyka, a manufacturer of large-scale highly automated electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its zero-emission Pelican Spray aircraft for crop protection commercially nationwide.
With a gross weight of 510.3 kg, Pyka’s highly automated uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) is the largest ever to receive FAA authorisation for commercial operation in USA.
With access to Pyka’s fixed-wing, highly automated all-electric aerial application technology, American farmers and neighbouring agricultural communities will benefit from a safer alternative to piloted spray aircraft, increased spray precision, reduced chemical usage costs, and minimised environmental impact. (cj)