SOLAR-POWERED
AUTONOMOUS
AIRCRAFT
TEAM DAEDALUS
Our vision is to create a solar-powered autonomous drone capable of prolonged aerial surveillance, to be used for wildfire detection.
Latest Prototype
LAPYX 3.0
Our latest prototype, Lapyx 3, has recently been completed. It is a direct iteration on Lapyx 2.1. She has a 3.2 meter wingspan and a weighs 2.8 kilograms. Flight dynamics have been improved a lot, this will enable Lapyx 3 to have solar panels on board.
Upgrades will be made on Lapyx 3: add solar panels, implement an autopilot and add an onboard camera module.
Progress Plan 2025 - 2026
Sep 2024
Project Kickoff
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Nov 2024
Autopilot Test Flight RTF 4.0
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Feb 2025
Lapyx 4.0 Test Flight Day + Night
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Jun 2025
24 Hour Lapyx 4.0 Flight
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Our sponsors
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How to get involved
We currently consist of highly motivated students from a number of different faculties. All of us are eager to make an impact, and we hope to do so through this student team.
Whether you’re ready to sponsor or are eager to join the team, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out through our contact form or email us directly at [Your Email Address]. Together, we can achieve the extraordinary.
