Pyka has secured FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican 2 in the United States, making this the second time Pyka has gained a groundbreaking commercial approval for its uncrewed aerial system (UAS) products. Pelican 2 is the largest UAS ever approved for commercial use by the FAA, followed only by the original Pelican. This milestone reinforces Pyka's leadership in heavy lift commercial UAS in the U.S. and globally. In addition to its new product line, Pyka has secured a landmark order for 20 aircraft in Brazil, further solidifying its presence in one of the world's largest agricultural markets. This expansion will enable large-scale autonomous aerial application operations in Brazil, boosting efficiency and delivering unprecedented cost savings for the nation's growers

Pyka, a developer of electric and autonomous aircraft, has secured $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from Piva Capital, Prelude Ventures, Metaplanet Holdings, and Y Combinator. This brings Pyka's total funding to $88 million. The new investment will accelerate the development of their aircraft. Pyka's aircraft are primarily used in agriculture for spraying and are also being developed for cargo transport.