Meet the Piro LC500

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500lb+ payload over a 500+ mile range
Rugged, fixed-wing design allows for transporting cargo in, over, around, or through various weather conditions
Combustion fuel with ability to build all-electric variant
Efficiently transports cargo for multi-mission use without risk to human life
Piloted product is already in flight; uncrewed product available Q4 2025
NAICS Codes: 336411 - 511210 - 541715

Corrosion resistant
Reduce emissions output
Payload protection
Reduce downtime and lower repair costs
Increase durability in-situ
Satellite communication-based
Minimal training required to operate
Fully redundant propulsion, controls, & sensor suite
Robust lost link procedures
GPS and Laser/RADAR based navigation
Complete aircraft load / unload within five minutes
Flexible handling & configuration
Top-entry loading
Improved cargo protection
Fully autonomous operation (uncrewed)
Flight plan programming by single on-ground pilot
Dynamic rerouting via satellite link
On-ground battery swap (approx. 20 min)
Short 3-week pilot training

Motors: Rotax 916iS, 4 Cylinder, Turbo Charged, Air and Liquid Cooled Engine
Power: 160 hp / Takeoff, 137 hp- Cruise
Fuel: Avgas or Mogas
Wing Span: 30 ft / 9.144 m
Wing Area: 125 sq ft / 11.61 m²
Length: 23ft 4in / 7.112 m
Height: 7ft 9in / 2.362 m
Operating Empty Weight (OEW): 992 lbs / 449.06 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): +1,500 lbs / 680.39 kg
Maximum Landing Weight (MLW): +1,500 lbs / 680.39 kg
Maximum Payload: +500lbs / 226.80kg
Cargo Volume: 2 m³ / 75 ft³
Top Cargo Access Door: 1 m x 1 m / 34” x 34”
Cruise Speed: +150 kts / 172.62mph
Range w/ Maximum Payload: 804 km / 500 miles (+30 min reserve)
Service Ceiling: 3,048 m / 10,000 ft density altitude (estimated)
Take-off run with Max Payload: 304 m / 1,000ft
Required Runway: 250 m x 8 m / 820 ft x 27 ft
Surface: Paved, gravel, dirt, grass
Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind: 30 knots / 15.43m/s
Trailer Transportation: Standard size, custom holding brackets. Requires simple wing removal
Hangar Storage: 40 ft HC sea container
Disassembly / Assembly: under 20 minutes
Total Maintenance Cost: $12.50 per flight hour
250-hour inspection interval
Battery: Contact Anatra Sales for details
Motor / Propeller: On condition
Landing Gear: On condition
FAA - experimental exemption: Q4 2023
UK CAA - BVLOS approval: Q1 2026
First Flight: December 2023
Demo Flights: 1H2025
Entry into Service: Q4 2025

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