MightyFly to test new cargo drone in Michigan

MightyFly will soon begin test flights using the newest prototype of its new, fixed-wing cargo drone after being awarded a $150,000 grant from the Michigan government. Test flights will begin sometime after weather warms in 2024 using the third-generation prototype, which will carry test cargo for undisclosed customers, with flights originating from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) in northern Michigan, MightyFly told Cargo Facts . [caption id="attachment_56864285" align="alignright" width="450"] The Cento can lift 45 kg over 521 nautical miles. (Photo/MightyFly)[/caption] The second-generation prototype, the Cento, was unveiled in January . It is capable of vertical takeoff and landing and can lift payloads of 45 kilograms at a maximum speed of 130 knots and a range of 521 nautical miles. San Leandro, Calif.-based MightyFly added that it has started production of the drone at its headquarters and must determine how many drones will be involved in testing. Meanwhile, Canada-based Volatus Aerospace is actively working with U.S. government officials to begin cargo drone flights for Detroit-based auto industry customers . Volatus is still working on a timeline for those flights, the company recently confirmed to Cargo Facts . MightyFly, for its part, said it has worked with the Michigan Economic Development Authority for more than a year on securing backing for testing as part of programs to generate urban air mobility business in the state. Other manufacturers, such as Virginia Beach, Va.-based DroneUp, have also worked with state governments for testing of cargo drone platforms. Cargo Facts Symposium, taking place live Oct. 25-27 at the Omni San Diego, is the essential event for stakeholders in the freighter and air cargo industry. <a class="fui-Link ___1idfs5o f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" style="color: #0000ff;" title="https://cargofactsevents.com/cfs/" href="https://cargofactsevents.com/cfs/?__hstc=75154765.5a2bd8739d437d3e4a9a000e24d34ee7.1650314423785.1687917081378.1687941095750.2276&__hssc=75154765.1.1687941095750&__hsfp=1261619169" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label="Link Learn more"> Learn more and <a class="fui-Link ___1idfs5o f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" style="color: #0000ff;" title="https://cargofactsevents.com/product/cargo-facts-symposium-2023-registration/" href="https://cargofactsevents.com/product/cargo-facts-symposium-2023-registration/?__hstc=75154765.5a2bd8739d437d3e4a9a000e24d34ee7.1650314423785.1687917081378.1687941095750.2276&__hssc=75154765.1.1687941095750&__hsfp=1261619169" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label="Link register today"> register today to take advantage of our early-bird sale.

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