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Pyka announces Heinen Brothers Agra Service as their first U.S. ag customer

August 15, 2024 01:17 PM

The largest autonomous electric crop protection aircraft has announced its first customer in the U.S., which they say is set to bring environmental and economic benefits to farmers while improving the nation’s food production systems.

CEO of Pyka, Michael Norcia and Lukas Koch of Heinen Brothers Agra Services spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on American producers’ response to their product, the appeal in the U.S. market, and what the future holds.

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