Pyka Approved For Uncrewed Crop Spraying In U.S.

Pyka’s Pelican Spray uncrewed agricultural aircraft has been approved for operation in the U.S.

Credit: Pyka
Startup Pyka has received approval from the FAA to operate its autonomous electric crop spraying aircraft in the U.S. The Pelican Spray is already operational on farms in Brazil, Costa Rica and Honduras, where it was easier to gain regulatory approval. Founded in 2017, Oakland, California-based Pyka...
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