Natilus co-founder Matyushev on the Kona drone

In this episode, Cargo Facts Associate Editor Andrew Crider sits down with Natilus co-founder and Chief Executive Aleksey Matyushev to discuss the development of the company’s Kona cargo drone.

Natilus recently announced a deal with ZeroAvia and unveiled a hydrogen-powered engine option for its blended-wing cargo drone. This development comes after headline-making orders from Ameriflight and Volatus Aerospace.

Matyushev addresses the challenges of drone production, what recent scale-model test flights have taught Natilus and how the company is growing.

Tune in for a discussion of these topics and more for the week ending May 26, 2023.

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