Moya Aero Announces Launch of Electric Drone Family of Cargo Aircraft With Introduction of Moya 760
The Moya drone family includes two models: the Moya 256, which is already undergoing test flights, and the Moya 760, whose prototype is currently under development.
(São José dos Campos, Brazil) Brazil-based Moya Aero yesterday (Jun. 2) announced the launch of its Electric Drone Family – billed by the company as an innovative platform strategy designed to enhance modularity, efficiency, and scalability in air cargo logistics, with the introduction of its Moya 760 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle – whose prototype is currently under development.
Rendering of Moya Aero’s Moya 256 and Moya 760 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo vehicles courtesy of Moya Aero.
The Moya drone family includes two models: the Moya 256, which is already undergoing test flights, and the Moya 760, according to yesterday’s press release from Moya.
The Moya 256 is designed for quick response with mid-distance capabilities of approximately 160 km (99 miles), while the 760 can reach up to 190 km (118) with a 190 kg (418 lb) payload, per Moya.
Moya Aero will manufacture these eVTOL models based on a shared electric architecture; the common framework allows for seamless integration across various mission profiles – ranging from urgent medical transport to industrial supply chains – and interoperability in fleet operations, simplified maintenance processes and quicker deployments, thereby minimizing operational complexity and total cost of ownership, according to the company.
Rendering of Moya Aero’s Moya 256 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) cargo vehicle courtesy of Zag Daily.
Ground software, battery modules, and flight systems are unified across the Moya platform, ensuring efficiency and reliability in the emerging low-altitude logistics sector.
“By creating a family of drones that share common features, we enable our customers to scale their operations without incurring additional costs or needing extensive training,” said Alexandre Zaramela, CEO of Moya Aero.
Moya Aero was founded in 2020 is a spin-off of ACS Aviation, Brazil’s aeronautical engineering, research, and aircraft development company is located in the heart of Latin America’s industrial corridor, São José dos Campos. The com[any is backed by Mergus Ventures, Techstars and FINEP, a Brazilian government organization supporting innovation.
