Portugal Debuts Heavy-Lift Drone That Can Carry 200-Kilogram Payloads

Portuguese firm TEKEVER is pushing autonomous logistics forward with the AR6, a heavy-lift drone designed to transport 200-kilogram (441-pound) payloads across distances of up to 500 kilometers (311 miles).

The aircraft features advanced mission autonomy for multi-platform swarming, crewed-uncrewed teaming, and improved survivability.

It is designed to continue operating even when Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are unavailable or degraded, reducing reliance on satellite-based positioning.

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