Developed for military users , the VOLY M20 is the newest addition to the Volsani fleet . A fuelelectric hybrid , it is capable of transporting a 20-pound payload more than 300 miles while simultaneously supporting intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR ) missions with a 10-pound sensor payload that can be customized to meet the end user ’ s specific needs .
By Patrick Sherman — AUVSI Cascade
DRONE-MAKER
Volansi Sets up Shop in Central Oregon
Most drone companies are established in hopes of meeting a global mandate : increasing agricultural yields or delivering a product to a customer within 30 minutes of an order being placed . However , Volansi took the road less traveled , and that may make all the difference .
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Company CEO and Co-Founder Hannan Parvizian realized that drones had the potential to overcome a singular challenge facing Tesla , the powerhouse electric car manufacturer led by Elon Musk . Parvizian recalled , “ I determined that someone could solve B2B delivery challenges with emerging drone technologies , which could drastically improve Tesla ’ s ability to serve its customers and drive supply chain efficiencies .”
In 2015 , he established Volansi with Co-Founder Wesley Zheng in Concord , California , just east of the San Francisco Bay and only about 45 miles — as the drone flies — from Tesla ’ s world headquarters in Palo Alto . Since then , the company has raised tens of millions of dollars in financing , won numerous awards , and has drawn the interest of the United States Air Force as well as other branches of the military .
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