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, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), is pitching its autonomous, all-electric "Pelican Cargo" drone (adapted as "RumRunner") to the U.S. Department of Defense for military logistics.
This school bus-sized UAS is designed for contested environments, offering a 400-pound payload, 200-mile range, super-short takeoff capability, and zero emissions, making it the world's largest of its kind.
The drone aims to revolutionize military supply chains by providing a more survivable, distributed, and efficient logistics solution, reducing reliance on traditional fuel and infrastructure.

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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.