Voliris develops airship transportation solutions, including the NATAC hybrid shuttle designed for automated container transport. NATAC utilizes a unique envelope design to minimize gas consumption while carrying up to 30 tons of cargo, making it suitable for delivering heavy loads to remote locations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Existing logistics solutions often require extensive infrastructure, are not suitable for oversized freight, and contribute significantly to carbon emissions. Remote or land-locked areas lack efficient and cost-effective options for receiving heavy cargo.
Solution
Voliris is developing the NATAC, an automated hybrid airship designed for transporting heavy and oversized cargo to areas with minimal infrastructure. The NATAC utilizes a unique five-lobe envelope design and a proprietary pressure control system to minimize helium consumption and maintain aerodynamic performance. As a hybrid airship, the NATAC requires significantly less power than a cargo aircraft to transport up to 30 tons of payload. The airship is designed for automated pendulum transport within dedicated air corridors, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for delivering heavy loads, especially in challenging environments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes logistics companies, renewable energy project developers, and organizations involved in emergency relief and last-mile delivery operations in areas with limited infrastructure.
Features
- Five-lobe envelope design reduces helium consumption compared to traditional airships.
- Proprietary Pressure Control System (PCS) dynamically adjusts volume to maintain aerodynamic performance at varying altitudes.
- Hybrid airship design eliminates the need for ballast during cargo drop-off.
- On-site assembly facilitated by containerized delivery of the airship components.
- Automated pendulum transport system operates within dedicated air corridors.
- Designed for compatibility with hydrogen as a carrier gas and fuel source.