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# Chaparral

An autonomous hybrid-electric eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) platform for middle-mile logistics, rapid response shipping, and military resupply.

## The future of aerial cargo

The hybrid-eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) Chaparral UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) is uniquely designed to move substantial volumes of cargo by air between flexible locations with minimal infrastructure:
middle-mile commercial logistics, industrial cargo, humanitarian aid shipments, and materiel for sustainment from forward operating bases and ships (with self-deployment) to provide critical aerial lines of support.

| Cruise        | mph / kts    | 132 / 115 |
|--------------|--------------|------------|
| Max Range    | mi / km      | 400 / 644  |
| Payload      | lbs / kg     | 300-500 / 136-227 |
| Wingspan     | ft / m       | 30.2 / 9.2 |
| Length       | ft / m       | 21.8 / 6.65 |

## Hybrid-electric powertrain

Our revolutionary hybrid-electric powertrain delivers ample power for fuel-efficient, long-range flights. Flexible fueling options eliminate reliance on charging infrastructure, unlocking a world of possibilities.

## Distributed electric propulsion

Eight vertical and four forward propellers create safety through redundancy, enabling easy access to challenging locations via electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL).

Eight propellers for vertical takeoff and landing

Four propellers for forward cruise

### Middle-Mile Logistics

Expanding express logistics beyond roads and airports

### Military Resupply

De-risking dangerous resupply missions in contested environments

### Humanitarian Shipping

Delivering to communities with limited or damaged infrastructure

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## Chaparral is compatible with a range of cargo pods designed to fit your mission requirements

[Learn More](/content/chaparral/cargo-pod/index.html)

## Onward and upward

Elroy Air is revolutionizing logistics with our autonomous long-range aircraft and adaptable cargo systems. Our goal is to provide point-to-point rapid delivery solutions independent from charging infrastructure.

Want to learn more about Chaparral?

[Contact Us](/content/contact-us/index.html)

Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing

Unmanned Aerial System

Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing