Cento
[prototype]aerial · drones · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
MightyFlyForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
prototype
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- AERIAL
Description
The Cento is a hybrid-electric autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft developed by MightyFly, designed to carry 100 lb (45 kg) of cargo up to 600 miles (966 km) at a cruise speed of 150 mph (240 km/h). The third-generation aircraft features a tandem-wing design with eight VTOL propellers and a single pusher propeller, a composite structure weighing 396 lb empty (550 lb MTOW), and a proprietary Autonomous Load Mastering System (ALMS) that autonomously opens/closes the cargo bay, receives and ejects packages, and computes weight and balance. The aircraft was unveiled in January 2024 and received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA for long-range flight. A Cento prototype (N258MF) was destroyed in a crash during an autonomous test flight at Castle Airport, Atwater, CA on 2 March 2026, with the NTSB opening a preliminary investigation.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://mightyfly.com/press-release/mightyfly-unveils-its-third-generation-aircraft-to-unlock-unprecedented-efficiencies-for-same-day-deliveries/
- maturity
- prototype
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- MightyFly
- Maturity stage
- prototype
Safety record
1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Mar 2026.
FAQ
What is Cento?
The Cento is a hybrid-electric autonomous eVTOL cargo aircraft developed by MightyFly, designed to carry 100 lb (45 kg) of cargo up to 600 miles (966 km) at a cruise speed of 150 mph (240 km/h). The third-generation aircraft features a tandem-wing design with eight VTOL propellers and a single pusher propeller, a composite structure weighing 396 lb empty (550 lb MTOW), and a proprietary Autonomous Load Mastering System (ALMS) that autonomously opens/closes the cargo bay, receives and ejects packages, and computes weight and balance. The aircraft was unveiled in January 2024 and received a special airworthiness certificate from the FAA for long-range flight. A Cento prototype (N258MF) was destroyed in a crash during an autonomous test flight at Castle Airport, Atwater, CA on 2 March 2026, with the NTSB opening a preliminary investigation.
Is Cento actually deployed in the real world?
Cento is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Cento?
Cento is made by MightyFly, based in San Leandro, California, United States, founded in 2019.
Can you buy Cento?
Cento is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Cento?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Cento include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does Cento compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
Cento and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Cento has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Cento a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Cento ranks in roughly the top 91% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is Cento's maturity stage?
Cento is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is Cento deployed?
No verified deployments of Cento are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Cento safe?
Cento has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 serious). Most recent: Mar 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.