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Moya Aero's engineering team is preparing to fly an eVTOL technology demonstrator.
Brazilian start-up Moya Aero will pitch its plans for an autonomous eVTOL aircraft at the Techstars Accelerator program in Los Angeles. (Image: Moya Aero)

Moya Aero Selected for Techstars Start-up Seed Stage Accelerator

Moya Aero is participating in the Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator program for seed-stage start-ups seeking early funding. The Brazilian company is developing an autonomous eVTOL aircraft intended for roles such as crop spraying and cargo deliveries. It is now preparing to start test flights with a 70 percent scale prototype of the vehicle, which is expected to have a payload of 200 kilograms (440 pounds) and a range of 110 kilometers (70 miles).