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Drone Specifications

Wingspan	1.8 m
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	7 kg
Max. Payload Weight	3 kg
Max. Payload Volume	nearly unlimited
Delivery Range	40 – 120 km
Max. Delivery Height	4500 masl

Wingspan	2.6 m
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	24 kg
Max. Payload Weight	10 kg
Max. Payload Volume	nearly unlimited
Delivery Range	50 – 150 km
Max. Delivery Height	4500 masl

Wingspan	3.5 m
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	50 kg
Max. Payload Weight	25 kg
Max. Payload Volume	nearly unlimited
Delivery Range	50 – 150 km
Max. Delivery Height	4500 masl

About us

Meet the Founders

Johannes Aicher

CEO & Co-Founder

With a background in Formula One, Johannes thrives in high-pressure environments, where speed and precision are key. Beyond the racetrack, he built his own company from the ground up, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills.

Alex Hönger

CTO & Co-Founder

With a profound understanding of both hardware and software, Alex leads our technical innovation. His passion for model airplane building offers him hands-on experience, making him essential in shaping our drone technology.

Pascal Schoppmann

COO & Co-Founder

Pascal’s drive for innovation shines through his past involvement with cutting-edge projects like NASA’s Mars helicopter. His experience navigating complex challenges positions him as the operational lead of Avientus.

Join the Team

Our Advisors

Anil Sethi

Lead Advisor

Anil is an entrepreneur, author, and educator. He has founded multiple startups and mentors aspiring innovators. As Entrepreneur in Residence at ETH Zurich, he teaches entrepreneurship and helps scientists transform research into successful ventures.

Bruno Bertuzzi

Advisor

Bruno is an experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry. He is skilled in Aeronautics, Engineering, UAV, and Aviation. A strong professional with an Executive Master’s degree in Business from PHW Business School.

Jochen Ganz

Advisor

Jochen Ganz brings deep expertise in manufacturing and scaling operations from prototype to production. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded and supported multiple ventures. He combines an ETH engineering foundation with business training at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), bridging technology and strategy seamlessly.