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MISSION


Zephyr develops a modular, multipurpose drone that serves as a flying laboratory for academia and industry. This platform enables fast iteration and evaluation of novel aircraft technologies, shortening the path from concept to flight-proven innovation.
As a first case study, we investigate morphing wing structures, showcasing the platform’s ability to conduct high-value research with very short iteration cycles.






MORPHING WING RESEARCH 


Traditional aircraft research is limited by slow and costly wing iteration cycles.
ZEPHYR tackles this issue by introducing a flight-ready drone platform designed for 
quick integration and testing of novel wing concepts. 
By separating propulsion from lift generation and introducing a standardized modular wing interface, this system 
allows for streamlined wing exchange and scalable experimentation. The platform bridges the gap between conceptual wing designs and high-fidelity aerodynamic validation.





MISSION


Zephyr develops a modular, multipurpose drone that serves as a flying laboratory for academia and industry. This platform enables fast iteration and evaluation of novel aircraft technologies, shortening the path from concept to flight-proven innovation.
As a first case study, we investigate morphing wing structures, showcasing the platform’s ability to conduct high-value research with very short iteration cycles.









WHATS HAPPENING NOW?


FLYING

07–16–24

Vivamus sed condimentum leo
Tr. Aliquam efficitur suscipit magna vel
Publisher: Querido
Design: Quisque Malesuada
Typeface: Fusce Elementum Sapien 





FLYING

07–16–24

Vivamus sed condimentum leo
Tr. Aliquam efficitur suscipit magna vel
Publisher: Querido
Design: Quisque Malesuada
Typeface: Fusce Elementum Sapien 





FLYING

07–16–24

Vivamus sed condimentum leo
Tr. Aliquam efficitur suscipit magna vel
Publisher: Querido
Design: Quisque Malesuada
Typeface: Fusce Elementum Sapien