We build autonomous stratospheric aircraft that use the winds to our advantage.

52.012° N  /  4.359° E  ·  Delft, NL
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A HIGHER GROUND
The stratosphere is earth’s next frontier
We design aircraft that move through it without propulsion, without heat, without noise — carried by the currents that already go where we need them to go.
01  /  Platform

A modular glider, built for the jet stream.

AP-1 balloon carriage
Platform Profile  /  AP-1

STRATOS AP-1

The AP-1 is a modular high-altitude glide aircraft. By leveraging the naturally occurring energy of stratospheric winds, payloads can be carried further than traditional tactical assets — without propulsion, and without thermal signature.

Ceiling65,000 ft +
Range> 1,000 nm
PayloadModular
PropulsionNone — wind-borne
02  /  Mission

Three vectors of capability.

01  /  ISR

Intelligence & observation

Providing vantage points for atmospheric signals and optical data collection, ensuring real-time situational awareness with faster deployability than traditional satellites.

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02  /  COMMS

Communication nodes

Extending communication links beyond line-of-sight constraints, serving as a resilient mesh in the most remote environments.

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03  /  RESEARCH

Atmospheric research

Conduct high-altitude atmospheric research with the ability to return on-board payloads to ground intact.

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03  /  Careers

Build the asymmetric advantage.

We are looking for exceptional engineers, aerodynamicists, and autonomous systems experts to join our team in Delft.

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