HANGAR TALK UAS & eVTOL NEWS RELATING TO UNCrewed, AAM & eVTOL SYSTEMS
Nuuva V300 Takes Off with Successful First Flight
Pipistrel recently announced the successful first hover flight of the Nuuva V300,
a long-range, large-capacity
hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) unmanned aircraft. This milestone marks an advancement in the development of advanced, sustainable and versatile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
The Nuuva V300 is designed to carry a 600-pound payload over a range of up to 300 nautical miles, and is capable of operating from paved or unimproved surfaces.
The aircraft is engineered
to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing for multiple payload configurations. Built to support a capacity of more than 100 cubic feet, it can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo, enhancing its utility for a variety of logistics needs.
“We are thrilled to witness the Nuuva V300’s first flight, a demonstration of our leadership in emerging technology and advanced air mobility as well as our commitment to multipurpose aviation
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solutions,” shared Kriya Shortt, president and CEO of Textron eAviation. “The Nuuva V300’s unique capabilities and robust design will not only transform logistics, but also play a crucial role in commercial and defense missions such as search and rescue, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and ship-to-shore deliveries.”
“Today’s milestone is a testament to the hard work and innovative spirit of our team at Pipistrel,” added Gabriel Massey, president and managing director of Pipistrel. “The Nuuva’s first flight demonstrates Pipistrel’s strength in electric propulsion
and dedication
to advancing the aviation industry through
our active involvement in
research programs and our successful collaboration with regulatory agencies, including our recent operational authorization from the Italian Authority (ENAC).”
and cost-effective performance.
This
unique combination of technologies will enable the Nuuva V300 to operate in a wide range of environments.
Civil Air
Equipped with a zero-emission electric vertical takeoff powertrain and a separate dedicated cruise propulsion system, the Nuuva V300 will provide unparalleled flexibility and runway independence. The aircraft is powered by proprietary battery systems, ensuring efficient, sustainable
The Nuuva V300 is remotely monitored by an operator at the ground control station, developed in cooperation with Textron Systems, a fellow Textron Inc. company, enabling fully automatic point-and-click operations. Textron Systems has decades of experience designing, manufacturing and fielding uncrewed command-and- control systems, including millions of operational UAS flight hours in support of several U.S. Army Programs of Record. Equipped with automatic beyond-visual- line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight capabilities, the aircraft will transition from vertical to forward flight on its wings and follow the most recent flight plan until landing. The first air vehicle is powered by a fly- by-wire, triple-redundant flight control system supplied by Honeywell.
To support the continued expansion of the aircraft’s flight envelope, a second Nuuva V300 air vehicle will also join the flight program in 2025. This addition will further enhance the aircraft’s performance and ensure it meets the highest standards of safety and reliability.
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