Pyka Secures Follow-On Pelican 2 Order From SLC Agrícola to Scale Autonomous Crop Spraying in Brazil

Key Takeaways

• Pyka received a follow-on order from SLC Agrícola for additional Pelican 2 autonomous aircraft.
• The order follows a successful commercial deployment during the previous growing season.
• Pelican 2 demonstrated operational efficiency, spray quality, and reliability at scale.
• Independent testing was conducted in collaboration with AgroEfetiva.
• The expansion strengthens Pyka’s presence in Brazil’s large-scale agriculture market.

Pyka Expands Commercial Deployment With SLC Agrícola

Pyka, a robotics company specializing in commercially proven autonomous aircraft, announced a follow-on order from SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil’s largest agricultural producers, for an undisclosed number of Pelican 2 autonomous spray aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled ahead of the upcoming growing season and will support expanded operations across multiple farms.

The new order follows a full season of commercial use in which SLC Agrícola deployed the Pelican 2 at one of its largest farming operations in Brazil. According to the companies, the aircraft demonstrated consistent performance in large-scale aerial application under demanding field conditions.

Operational Performance Validated in Commercial Farming Conditions

During the previous season, SLC Agrícola and Pyka conducted extensive spray testing in collaboration with AgroEfetiva, an independent research and consulting firm focused on pesticide application technologies. The trials evaluated spray quality, reliability, and operational efficiency compared with conventional aerial and ground-based systems.