Jul 16, 2024Pyka partners with SLC Agrícola for fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft
Pyka, a manufacturer of autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil’s largest agricultural producers.
Pyka will deliver its fully autonomous, electric crop protection aircraft, Pelican Spray, to SLC Agrícola.

This agreement marks Pyka’s entry into one of the world’s largest agricultural markets and expands Pelican Spray operations to major crops such as soybeans, corn and cotton.
SLC Agrícola, which operates 1.7 million acres of farmland in Brazil, will integrate Pelican Spray into its fleet to enhance operational efficiency, reduce chemical use and lower carbon emissions.
“We are delighted to work with Pyka and access the capabilities of Pelican Spray,” Ronei Sana, digital agriculture manager for SLC Agrícola, said in a news release. “Pelican Spray offers a rare combination of useful payload and spray precision that can reduce our operating costs for aerial application and help us meet our sustainability goals.”