Meet The eVTOL That Flies 966 Km And Delivers Military Cargo Alone

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 07/07/2025 at 09:17

Um eVTOL que voa 966 km e entrega carga militar sozinho? Descubra a tecnologia da MightyFly que opera de forma autônoma e revoluciona a logística de defesa. Imagem: MightyFly

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In A Demonstration For The U.S. Air Force, The Cento Aircraft From MightyFly Proved To Be Capable Of Loading, Flying And Unloading Packages Fully Autonomously, Redefining The Future Of Logistics.

The Future Of Military And Commercial Logistics Took An Important Step. The California-based Company MightyFly Showcased The Capabilities Of Its Electric Vertical Takeoff And Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft, The Cento. The Unmanned Vehicle Successfully Demonstrated A Complete Autonomous Delivery Cycle For The U.S. Air Force (USAF).

Autonomous Demonstration For U.S. Defense

The Demonstration Took Place At New Jerusalem Airport In California. The eVTOL Cento Carried Out A Relevant Flight Mission For The Department Of Defense. The Aircraft Executed All Steps Without Any Human Intervention. This Included Autonomous Package Loading, Takeoff, Flight To Its Destination, Landing, And Unloading The Cargo. After Delivery, The eVTOL Took Off Again To A Third Location.

The Innovation Of The Fully Autonomous Cargo System

A Key Differentiator Of MightyFly’s eVTOL Is Its Autonomous Load Management System (ALMS). This Patented Technology Allows The Aircraft To Manage The Entire Loading Process. The System Positions And Secures Packages Inside The Compartment Autonomously. The Compartment Door Also Opens And Closes Without The Need For Human Operators, Optimizing Ground Operations.

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Capabilities And Performance Of The Hybrid eVTOL

The Cento Is A Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Utilizing A Combustion Engine And Electric Motors. This Configuration Allows For An Impressive Range Of Up To 600 Miles (Approximately 966 Kilometers). The Aircraft Can Carry A Payload Of 100 Pounds (About 45 Kg) And Its Cruise Speed Reaches 150 Miles Per Hour (241 Km/h). To Take Off And Land, The eVTOL Requires A Small Area, Equivalent To Just Two Parking Spaces.

The Future Of Autonomous Logistics For The Military Sector

The Technology From MightyFly Addresses A Growing Need For Fast And Efficient Logistics In Defense Scenarios. The Ability To Operate Autonomously In Locations With Minimal Infrastructure Is A Strategic Advantage. The Success Of The Demonstration For The USAF, Part Of A SBIR Phase II Contract, Positions This eVTOL As A Valuable Tool For The Future Of Military Cargo Transportation.

MightyFly And The Next Generation Of Cargo Aviation

Founded In 2019, MightyFly Develops End-To-End Logistics Solutions. Beyond The Defense Sector, The Company Aims At Commercial Applications Requiring Fast And Secure Deliveries. The Ongoing Development Of Its eVTOL Promises To Transform Supply Chains, Making Same-Day Deliveries More Accessible And Efficient.

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Meet The eVTOL That Flies 966 Km And Delivers Military Cargo Alone

In A Demonstration For The U.S. Air Force, The Cento Aircraft From MightyFly Proved To Be Capable Of Loading, Flying And Unloading Packages Fully Autonomously, Redefining The Future Of Logistics.

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Autonomous Demonstration For U.S. Defense

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