Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that perform all flight operations without human intervention, making them efficient and cost-effective. These aircraft are primarily used in agriculture for aerial applications like crop spraying, utilizing advanced sensors to ensure precise material application while minimizing waste. Pyka stands out from competitors by offering competitive pricing due to low power consumption and minimal maintenance needs, along with an innovative motor controller that enhances performance. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and sustainable aerial solutions.

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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.

Pyka secures $40M for electric planes

In partnership with Sierra Nevada Company, Pyka is introducing RUMRUNNER, a modified version of Pelican Cargo, to U.S. Department of Defense customers for contested logistics operations.

Pyka Secures $40 Million Funding to Boost Ambitions in Electric Aviation Technology

Though it briefly worked on a passenger plane, the company decided after raising some money in 2022 that a cargo variant of the Pelican was more practical in the short term.

Pyka fields interest from defense as $40M round goes to scaling up its electric autonomous planes | TechCrunch

Pyka secures $40M Series B to advance commercialization of dual-use autonomous electric aircraft.

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Ag retailer Heinan Brothers Agra Services—best-known for manned crop spraying airplanes—is pushing into the unmanned space via a new subsidiary called Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, pitched as “the most advanced aerial and ground-based agricultural robotics enablement platform in the world.”. To mark its launch, Kelly Hills is holding an ag drone testing event in Kansas next week (Aug 22) which will feature Pyka’s ‘Pelican Spray,’ billed as the largest commercially available unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in the US. Kelly Hills is the first US customer for Pelican Spray, the largest UAS authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial use, said Heinan Bros CTO Lukas Koch, the new CEO at Kelly Hills

Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems Debuts With The Largest Commercial Autonomous Crop Sprayer In The Us

Pyka Delivers Pelican Spray to Major North American Aerial Spray Service ProviderALAMEDA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyka, maker of Pelican Spray, the world's largest autonomous electric crop protection aircraft, is pleased to announce Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest privately owned aerial application service providers in North America, as its first Pelican Spray customer in the United States."New tools like Pelican Spray will help us better serve our customers and their fields." Post this Pyka Pelican Spray in hangar at Heinen Brothers Agra Services facility. Pyka Pelican Spray on runway at Heinen Brothers Agra Services facility.Heinen Brothers Agra Services will now begin integrating Pelican Spray into their extensive fleet of agricultural aircraft. This addition will enhance their operations across the Midwest, South, and Western regions of the U.S., enabling them to better meet peak customer demand through large-scale automation of their aerial application services.This partnership follows Pyka's groundbreaking FAA authorization for the commercial operation of Pelican Spray in the U.S., making Pelican Spray the largest ever UAS authorized by the FAA for commercial use and enabling Pyka to offer its innovative technology to American farmers."We've been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to begin operations with Pelican Spray," said Lukas Koch, Chief Technology Officer at Heinen Brothers Agra Services. "As experts in aerial application, we see the potential for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to revolutionize our industry, offering significant cost-saving benefits to American farmers. Pelican Spray is the first autonomous agricultural solution that delivers the necessary work rate and spray performance needed to provide a viable commercial solution to begin augmenting our current fleet

Pyka Announces Heinen Brothers Agra Services As First U.S. Customer For Autonomous Electric Crop Protection Aircraft

Pyka set to deliver Pelican Spray aircraft to one of Brazil's largest agricultural producersOAKLAND, Calif., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyka, manufacturer of large-scale autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a landmark commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil's largest agricultural producers, for the delivery of its fully autonomous and 100% electric crop protection aircraft, Pelican Spray.This marks a significant additional customer engagement for Pyka, furthering its entrance into one of the largest agricultural markets in the world and setting the stage for the expansion of Pelican Spray operations into major row crops, including soybeans, corn, and cotton.Pyka Pelican SpraySLC Agrícola operates 1.7 million acres of farmland in Brazil and is a leader in innovative farming practices. The integration of Pelican Spray into its fleet will be tested with the aim of enhancing the company's operational efficiency, reducing chemical use, and lowering carbon emissions, significantly furthering both its business and sustainability goals."We are delighted to work with Pyka and are excited to access the capabilities of Pelican Spray," said Ronei Sana, SLC Agrícola's Digital Agriculture Manager. "We have searched the market for an autonomous solution for aerial application that satisfies the requirements of our operation, and Pyka's product is an ideal platform. As a fixed-wing UAS, Pelican Spray offers a rare combination of useful payload and spray precision that has the potential to reduce our operating costs for aerial application and help us meet our sustainability goals.""We are proud to welcome SLC Agrícola into Pyka's family of customers," said Volker Fabian, Pyka's Chief Commercial Officer. "SLC Agrícola is a market leader in Brazil and an ideal partner to harness the capabilities of Pelican Spray. We look forward to seeing positive results as they integrate our aircraft across their operation."About PykaPyka is defining the future of safe, environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective aviation with autonomous electric airplanes for crop protection and cargo delivery

Pyka Signs Slc Agrícola As Customer For All-Electric Crop Protection Aircraft

Pyka and SNC together introduced RumRunner, a modified version of Pelican Cargo that also has a 400-pound payload and 200-mile range but was designed specifically for defense applications.

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

Pyka, a company specializing in autonomous electric airplanes for various applications, has announced a strategic partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to provide their large-scale all-electric cargo Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to customers within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation Partner to Deliver Revolutionary Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense

Electric aircraft start-up Pyka is expanding into the defence realm, teaming with mission systems provider Sierra Nevada to offer a militarised version of its Pelican Cargo uncrewed aircraft.

Pyka reveals militarised version of Pelican cargo UAV

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