Hybrid-Electric Nuuva V300 Completes First Hover Flight

A next-generation hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft, the Nuuva V300, has successfully completed its first hover test, marking a significant milestone in advanced air mobility. Developed by Pipistrel, the unmanned vehicle boasts a 300-nautical-mile range and can carry up to 600 pounds of cargo.

Powered by a Honeywell fly-by-wire flight control system, the aircraft features an electric vertical takeoff powertrain combined with a separate cruise propulsion system. It is designed for seamless cargo loading through its nose and can operate from both paved and unpaved surfaces, making it a versatile solution for logistics and freight transport.

The Nuuva V300 integrates automatic beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight capabilities, allowing it to transition smoothly from vertical takeoff to forward flight. Its ground control system, developed with Textron Systems, enables remote monitoring and simplified operations using a point-and-click interface.

An additional Nuuva V300 is set to join the flight testing program later this year, further advancing the development of hybrid-electric cargo aviation. Industry leaders emphasize the aircraft’s role in shaping the future of sustainable and autonomous aerial logistics.