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Dufour Aero2

05/09/2024News:
Aero2 X2.3's first hover flight.

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.

24/04/2024News:
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.

15/02/2024Press Release:
From left to right: Tamara Hager (Dufour Designer), Rafael Wernli (Owner WAG Wernli), Peter Kaspar (CEO WAG Wernli), Mathieu Janier (Dufour Designer).‍
Dufour Aerospace announces selection of WAG Wernli to manufacture composite brackets for Aero2
02/10/2023Press Release:
From left to right: Monika Rentemeister (Managing Director Air Energy Development GmbH), Christoph Schäper (Managing Director Air Energy Development GmbH), Simon Bendrey (Head of Design Dufour Aerospace), Darren McDonald (Head of Quality Dufour Aerospace).
Dufour Aerospace announces selection of Air Energy as partner for battery modules
21/09/2023News:
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.

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