News archive: Dufour Aerospace | Airframer

10 July

ReleaseDufour Aerospace demonstrates 20 kg payload, 200 km range flight capabilities on the path to commercial long-range drone logistics

27 January

ReleaseVolatus advances Dufour Aerospace partnership to develop runway-independent cargo capabilities for Arctic, defence, and commercial operations

8 September

ReleaseAero2 becomes Aero-200: A clear step toward market readiness

27 August

Release1 hour flight, 120 kilometers distance milestone reached

18 March

ReleaseFlexcompute unveils high-fidelity physics simulation powered by NVIDIA Blackwell platform for a new paradigm of speed

13 February

ReleaseDufour Aerospace successfully performs first functional test with RIEGL Lidar system

30 January

Aero2 is designed for critical cargo deliveries, including medical supplies and spare parts.

Dufour completes hybrid-electric flight tests for Aero2

The Swiss drone manufacturer has demonstrated a self-charging hybrid-electric system, allowing for extended mission capabilities.

5 September

Dufour's production-ready drone achieves first hover flight

The drone is expected to undergo a series of test flights in various conditions to validate its performance, safety, and reliability. These tests will be pivotal in preparing the Aero2 for commercial applications.

24 May

ReleaseLoft Dynamics brings industry-leading virtual reality flight simulation technology to eVTOL aircraft

24 April

Simon Bendrey, Head of Design at Dufour Aerospace.

Dufour picks Mejzlik propeller blades for the Aero2

Teamed with Dufour's in-house designed variable-pitch hub mechanism, these propellers will deliver the lift and cruise thrust for the aircraft.

15 February

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of WAG Wernli to manufacture composite brackets for Aero2

2 October

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Air Energy as partner for battery modules

21 September

Bastian Greiner (CEO of Plettenberg), Simon Bendrey (Head of Design at Dufour Aerospace) and Darren McDonald (Head of Quality at Dufour Aerospace).

Dufour chooses Plettenberg power for tail thruster

Plettenberg's high torque, electric motor will drive the tail propeller on Aero 2. It is light weight and thermally efficient, and modified to provide the system redundancy required for continued safe flight of the aircraft.

11 September

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Volz Servos as servo partner for Aero2

7 September

Even small parts can save weight, say Dufour and 9T

Replacing a number of structural metal parts with highest performing thermoplastic composites will help Dufour Aerospace achieve the ambitious weight targets for the Aero2 programme.

17 August

The Aero2 X2.2 VTOL is put through its paces.

Aero2 masters full transition to horizontal flight

Spright, the launch customer for Aero2, will soon receive a second X2.2 prototype, which will undergo tests including system, ground and flight tests. This unit will serve as a demonstrator in the U.S. from October.

13 July

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Aerolite as partner for composite structural parts

29 June

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Connova AG as partner for the Composite Airframe of Aero2

15 June

ReleaseDufour Aerospace releases final Aero2 design and specifications for innovative tilt-wing drone

12 June

ReleaseNot our first rodeo: successful first flight of X2.2 drone prototype

4 May

ReleaseInnosuisse selects Dufour Aerospace for CHF2.5M (USD$2.8M) grant

31 March

ReleaseDufour Aerospace and Suter Industries sign frame contract

23 January

ReleaseDufour Aerospace closes new investment from Vista to accelerate growth

5 October

ReleaseDufour Aerospace and RUAG to begin cooperation on unmanned aerial vehicles

26 July

ReleaseDufour Aerospace completes successful trials with Elsight's Halo connectivity solution