EPISODE · Aug 26, 2023 · 15 MIN
The Black Swan cargo drone carries 800 pounds for 1500 miles
from TechFirst with John Koetsier · host John Koetsier
Dronamics just got a license to operate in Europe. Its Black Swan cargo delivery drone is the size of a 2-seater aircraft and carries 800 pounds for 1500 miles. It's also 50% cheaper with 60% fewer emissions and 80% faster than standard airfreight. In this TechFirst, host John Koetsier chats with Dronamics CEO and co-founder, Svilen Rangelov. Topics include: - The Black Swan cargo drone - Why is it so much cheaper, faster, and less polluting? - Dronamics has raised $40M. One of its investors is the European Union itself. It now have a license. What are the next steps? - Concerns and challenges of drone cargo delivery? - Will the Black Swan ever be an EV? - Safety and hacking ... how are you protecting this drone? - What kind of ground support is required?
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Dronamics just got a license to operate in Europe. Its Black Swan cargo delivery drone is the size of a 2-seater aircraft and carries 800 pounds for 1500 miles. It's also 50% cheaper with 60% fewer emissions and 80% faster than standard airfreight. In this TechFirst, host John Koetsier chats with Dronamics CEO and co-founder, Svilen Rangelov. Topics include: - The Black Swan cargo drone - Why is it so much cheaper, faster, and less polluting? - Dronamics has raised $40M. One of its investors is the European Union itself. It now have a license. What are the next steps? - Concerns and challenges of drone cargo delivery? - Will the Black Swan ever be an EV? - Safety and hacking ... how are you protecting this drone? - What kind of ground support is required?
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