Fewer CO2 emissions, more cargo space.
an estimated 60% more cargo volume than traditional aircraft of the same weight while reducing costs and carbon dioxide per pound by 50%."Natilus's first model, the N3.8T, will have a maximum take-off weight of 8,618 kg and a range of 1,667 km , with a capacity to carry loads of up to 3,855 kg . The company recently completed a second wind tunnel test of its twin-engine turboprop design and it says it aims to make the first deliveries of the unmanned aircraft sometime around 2025.
The aim is for Natilus' freight drones to start off delivering small packages before larger models are developed with greater payload capacities and ranges as high as 8,220 km . Natilus just announced an agreement with drone network operator Volatus Aerospace for it to receive the first production N3.8T.Several companies are aiming to improve air cargo efficiency amid supply chain struggles caused by the pandemic as well as record e-commerce demand.
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