Pyka, SNC Partner to Offer Massive Cargo Drone to U.S. DOD

The partners are modifying Pyka’s flagship Pelican Cargo aircraft, an uncrewed, fully electric drone, for use by DOD customers.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, May 07, 2024 at 04:17 PM ET

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Pyka’s flagship Pelican Cargo drone is the world’s largest zero-emission cargo aircraft, according to the manufacturer. [Courtesy: Pyka/Sierra Nevada Corporation]

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Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) are partnering to offer the U.S. Department of Defense a military variant, RumRunner, of Pyka's autonomous, all-electric Pelican Cargo drone for contested logistics.
The Pelican Cargo is described as the world's largest zero-emission cargo UAS, capable of carrying a 400-pound payload over 200 miles, operating autonomously, and performing super-short takeoffs and landings.
This drone aims to enhance the DOD's supply chain by offering a more distributed and survivable logistics solution, reducing reliance on traditional fuel supply lines and minimizing risks in military resupply operations.

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The companies behind an autonomous, all-electric, school bus-sized drone designed for contested military operations are now seeking customers within the U.S. Department of Defense.

Pyka, a manufacturer of electric uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), on Monday partnered with aerospace and defense contractor Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to introduce a variant of its flagship Pelican Cargo drone for DOD use.