Listen "The Black Swan cargo drone carries 800 pounds for 1500 miles"
Episode Synopsis
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?
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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