Pyka makes biggest cargo drone with 200-mile range

Drone manufacturer Pyka has produced what it said is “the world’s largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class”. With a range of up to 200 miles, a payload of up to 400 pounds and a nose-loading facility with a sliding cargo tray, the Pelican Cargo will, Pyka said, “enhance express logistics networks, enable connectivity of remote rural communities, and ensure fast and reliable access to vital goods and supplies for areas in need”. “Pelican Cargo will have a significant positive impact on people’s lives,” said Michael Norcia, chief executive and founder of Pyka, which describes