[blutack]

Unfortunately, the 26.5kg empty weight they specify is the bare airframe. That means it excludes the engine, VTOL powertrain (motors + escs + props), general wiring/electronics and VTOL batteries.

Their quoted "25kg" payload is likely about right for a shorter flight.

[yial]

This is running on gas, not electric. Their suggested config includes 27 liters of fuel.

[mwambua]

Interesting! I was confused by the electric vertical motors in the news story's image... but it looks like the main engine is fuel powered, and an alternator powers the electric motors: https://www.muginuav.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Mugin-60...

[hengheng]

Yeah, likely. I'd still be confident that it can cross the mediterranean away from the Strait of Gibraltar. But maybe the overpromising is why they found it in a barn in mint condition, and not in the air.

[MomoXenosaga]

I suppose drones could be a backup plan if the authorities ever manage to get a grip on shipping.

[blutack]

Definitely given enough fuel and decent weather.