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Pipistrel Unveils Nuuva Family of Hybrid-Electric Cargo UAVs
The Nuuva V300 is for heavier, long-range missions, while the smaller V20 UAV is for light courier, last-mile services.
Pipistrel Nuuva V300 and V20 UAVs
Pipistrel has introduced the Nuuva V300 UAV for carrying freight on longer missions (right), as well as the smaller V20 model for lighter, last-mile deliveries. [Image: Pipistrel]

Pipistrel this week unveiled the first members of its Nuuva family of hybrid-powered cargo unmanned air vehicles (UAV). The Nuuva V300 will carry payloads of up to 300 kg (660  pounds) and is intended for longer-range operations, while the smaller Nuuva V20 is intended for last-mile deliveries with a payload of 20 kg (44 pounds).

The Slovenian company announced on September 1 that it is now taking orders for the new UAVs. The V300 is expected to enter service in the second half of 2023 and first deliveries of the V20 could be made as soon as early 2021. Both aircraft are fully autonomous and will operate pre-loaded flight plans.