The American company MightyFly, with support from the United States Air Force, has officially unveiled the Cento, a hybrid-propulsion cargo drone designed to revolutionize autonomous aerial logistics.<br /><br />The model stands out for its innovative combination of a combustion engine and nine electric motors powered by batteries. Eight of these motors are used for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), while one additional electric motor powers horizontal flight.<br /><br />The combustion engine functions as a generator during flight, recharging the batteries midair, which eliminates the need for ground-based recharging. This architecture allows the Cento to perform multiple consecutive flights, with all necessary energy supplied by the onboard fuel tank.<br /><br />Capable of carrying up to 45 kg of cargo, the Cento features an automated loading and unloading system via a specialized compartment. The aircraft can reach speeds of up to 241 km/h, fly at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters, and cover up to 966 kilometers on a single tank of fuel.<br /><br />Source and images: X @mightyflydrone<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
