Pipestrel Aircraft, in a Linkedin post, has announced that its Nuuva V300 – a long-range, large-capacity hybrid-electric VTOL unmanned aircraft – has successfully completed its first hover flight. “With a 600-pound payload and a range of up to 300 nautical miles, the aircraft’s unique capabilities and robust design will not only transform logistics, but also play a crucial role in commercial and defence missions such as search and rescue, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and ship-to-shore deliveries,” said the company in the post.
According to the company’s website the Nuuva V300 is designed to accommodate up to 3 Euro Pallets (EPAL) though the nose section of the fuselage. “Dispatch is made simple through pre-defined flight planning, controlled by Nuuva’s integrated ground station allowing fully autonomous operation backed by a highly reliable, triple redundant flight control system,” says the company.
“A hybrid-rlectric powertrain with dedicated lift and cruise propulsions systems provides vertical take-off and landing capability utilising eight independent battery powered Pipsitrel E-811 electric type certified engines. Forward propulsion comes from a reliable and efficient internal combustion engine offering unbeatable fuel economy and low maintenance costs. Enhanced Aerodynamics further compliment the Nuuva V300 configured with a fly-by-wire flight control system by Honeywell boosting efficiency and providing greater flexibility.”
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