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Autonomous crop dusters pave the way
Pyka is developing self-flying, fully electric aircraft used for crop spraying and cargo delivery, with systems already operating in the US and Brazil. These autonomous planes aim to improve efficiency, reduce chemical use, and address pilot shortages, with plans to scale production significantly by 2030. While regulatory approval is limited to specific agricultural settings, companies are exploring wider commercial applications, including passenger transport, amidst safety concerns from pilots' groups.
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