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Heinen Brothers Agra Services Becomes First Pyka Buyer In U.S.

Autonomous Pelican Spray Will Integrate Into Ag Fleet

Pyka, manufacturer of Pelican Spray, the largest autonomous, electric agricultural application aircraft in the world, have announced their first U.S. purchaser is Heinen Brothers Agra Services, one of the largest aerial application providers in North America.

Heinen Brothers will begin integrating the aircraft into their extensive ag fleet. This will enhance the company’s capabilities in the South, Midwest, and Western U.S. and the large-scale automation will enable the delivery of its aerial application services during times of peak customer demand.

Just a year ago in August 2023, Pyka received FAA authorization for commercial operation of Pelican Spray, the largest UAS ever authorized by the FAA for commercial use.

“We’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to begin operations with Pelican Spray,” said Lukas Koch, Chief Technology Officer at Heinen Brothers Agra Services. 

“As experts in aerial application, we see the potential for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) to revolutionize our industry, offering significant cost-saving benefits to American farmers. Pelican Spray is the first autonomous agricultural solution that delivers the necessary work rate and spray performance needed to provide a viable commercial solution to begin augmenting our current fleet.

“Heinen Brothers is a forward-thinking organization that embraces new technologies to enhance the capabilities of American producers and improve the nation’s food production systems overall,” said Volker Fabian, Chief Commercial Officer at Pyka. “We are thrilled to partner with them and excited to commence U.S. operations with Pelican Spray.”

FMI:  www.flypyka.com/ , heinenbrosag.com/

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