The logistics sector is evolving as air mobility technologies begin to complement and, in some cases, be capable of replacing traditional transport methods. Increased demand for faster deliveries, reduced environmental impact, and access to remote locations is driving the adoption of new approaches. Two Aero EDIH–supported companies, Lyte Aviation and Grasshopper Air Mobility, are developing solutions aimed at making cargo transport more efficient and sustainable.
Lyte Aviation – SkyTruck for Regional Cargo
UK-based Lyte Aviation is developing a large hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL aircraft, the SkyTruck, designed for regional cargo transport. It is intended to carry up to 4.5 tonnes of payload over distances of around 1,000 km, with a potential range of 2,000 km in later versions. The design is aimed at operations where road or rail is slow or impractical, such as deliveries to remote industrial sites or cross-border regional transport.
Lyte is working with infrastructure partners to enable operations from vertiports rather than traditional runways. These include collaborations with modular vertiport developers and last-mile transport providers, allowing integration into existing logistics networks. By reducing turnaround times and operating without the need for major airport facilities, the SkyTruck could make point-to-point cargo movements faster and less dependent on ground transport infrastructure.
Visit website: www.lyteaviation.com
Aero EDIH support: Lyte have received pre investment preparation and connect to investor services.
Grasshopper Air Mobility – e350 Autonomous Cargo Vehicle
Spain’s Grasshopper Air Mobility is developing the e350, an autonomous aerial vehicle designed to both fly and drive. The e350 is expected to carry 350 kg of cargo over 200 km on batteries or 600 km using hydrogen. After landing, it can travel up to 10 km on the ground to reach loading bays or warehouses, reducing the need for additional handling steps.
The company’s approach uses standardized Charging and Loading Stations (CLS) where cargo containers are prepared and swapped quickly. This system is intended to integrate with automated warehouse operations, enabling end-to-end movement of goods without manual transfer between vehicles. Grasshopper is testing the concept with logistics providers in Spain, targeting applications such as time-sensitive parcel delivery and pharmaceutical transport.
Visit website: www.grasshopperairmobility.com
Aero EDIH support: Grasshopper received both pre investment preparation and connect to investor services.
Lyte Aviation and Grasshopper Air Mobility are addressing different segments of the cargo market. Lyte is focusing on longer-range, heavy-payload transport between regions, while Grasshopper is aiming at shorter-range, autonomous operations linked directly to industrial and warehouse environments.
Both companies share the goal of reducing reliance on road transport, cutting delivery times, and lowering emissions. Through Aero EDIH support, they were given the opportunity to refine their presentations and present their cases to for them new investors. If they manage to realise their concepts they could expand the range of options available to logistics providers, particularly where existing methods are limited by topography, speed, or cost.
