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Flight testing of the 180kg capable platform had been set for Autumn as Canada increases defence spending and focuses on sovereign tech development.
The company is now working on construction of a full-scale Kona autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft technology demonstrator, which will have a wingspan of 85 feet.
The Natilus N3.8T offers an estimated 60% more cargo volume than traditional aircraft of the same weight while reducing costs and carbon dioxide per pound by 50%. It is expected to begin deliveries in 2025.
The FIXAR 007 will be first to roll off the production line, featuring a two-kilogram payload capacity and swappable payload module. Up to 1,200 of this and future models are envisaged.