U.S. Army Funds Enhancements To Elroy’s Hybrid Cargo eVTOL

Art credit: Elroy Air Caption: The Chaparral has demonstrated cargo air drop capability from hover and forward flight

The Chaparral has demonstrated a cargo air drop capability from hover and forward flight.

Credit: Elroy Air
U.S. startup Elroy Air is to expand the contested logistics capabilities of its Chapparal hybrid-electric uncrewed cargo aircraft under a $46 million contract from the U.S. Army. An initial $5.1 million in fiscal 2026 funding has been awarded. Under the Phase 2 small business innovation research...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

Subscription Required

 

U.S. Army Funds Enhancements To Elroy’s Hybrid Cargo eVTOL is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.