Learn more and register for the free webinar here.   

Matyushev will discuss drone delivery use cases, advancements in drone technology, impediments to and benefits of cargo drone usage and more. The panel for the webinar will also include Kenneth Chircop, general manager at Dronamics, and Steve Magirias, chief executive at Drone Delivery Canada.  

Natilus, founded in 2016, is a San Diego-based autonomous aircraft developer. Ameriflight signed an agreement in January 2023 with Natilus to purchase 20 of its Kona aircraft, a short-haul feeder uncrewed drone with a payload capacity of 3.4 tonnes. 

“The aviation industry is facing the challenge of a lack of pilots in the workforce and the talent pipeline is continuing to shrink,” Matyushev told Air Cargo Next. “This is especially true for air cargo, as many pilots seek careers in passenger travel, which is supposed to double over the next 10 years.  

“Autonomous cargo aircraft will be a game-changer in the logistics industry, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for shipping goods around the world, including regions that have been difficult or impossible for a human pilot to access,” he said. “It’s crucial for air cargo industry leaders to understand the [drone] technologies, the myriad opportunities they enable and the regulatory hurdles we need to overcome together.” 

Matyushev co-founded Natilus in 2016. Early in his career, he was the lead aerodynamicist at Piper Aircraft, helping to develop the PiperJet Altaire, the M600 and other designs. He later served as the aerodynamics lead on military UAV systems at Kratos Defense. Additionally, through his consulting practice, Matyushev has supported general aviation and UAS programs in aircraft design, performance, stability and control, flight testing, loads, computational fluid dynamics and certification.  

Register here for Air Cargo Next’s free webinar, “The Role of Drones in the Future of Air Cargo,” on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. ET. 

Learn more and register for the free webinar here.   

The air cargo community increasingly uses drones for transport and delivery, especially in remote areas; airport security; and warehouse operations. Drone technology has been advancing, enabling safer flights, beyond visual line of sight, longer distances and more autonomy.  

During the livestreamed webinar three industry leaders will discuss:  

• Use cases for drone delivery;  
• Drone technology advancements; 
• The future of drones in air cargo;  
• Impediments to drone usage; and  
• Regulations needed to support drone growth in the industry. 

The webinar moderated by Air Cargo Next Associate Editor Courtney Blackann, will feature: 

• Kenneth Chircop, general manager at Dronamics; 
• Steve Magirias, chief executive at Drone Delivery Canada; and 
• Aleksey Matyushev, chief executive and co-founder at Natilus. 

“Drones can navigate through traffic-free airspace allowing them to deliver medical supplies swiftly,” Magirias previously told Air Cargo Next. “Their ability to fly autonomously, avoid obstacles and take a direct route to the destination make it a fast and efficient mode of delivery.” 

Register here for Air Cargo Next‘s free webinar, “The Role of Drones in the Future of Air Cargo,” on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. ET.