Drone Airfoil Manufacturing Advancement

Challenge

The drone industry is currently facing significant challenges, including the need for improved performance, lower costs, and increased sustainability in manufacturing processes. The DAMA project addresses these issues by utilizing FIBER DRIVE, a fully automated sustainable composite manufacturing method for producing drone profiles. This solution enhances the strength-to-weight ratio of rotor blades, reduces production costs through automation, and aligns with global environmental goals.

Solution

The DAMA project targets the rapidly growing drone market, which has seen exponential growth. With the drone market projected to expand significantly, reaching an estimated market size of over $40 billion and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 15%, the demand for high-performance and scalable manufacturing methods is critical. The project aims to revolutionize the drone production sector by delivering high-quality, performance-optimized components at the pace required by this dynamic market.

Impact

Following the completion of the project, the partnership group will continue their collaborative efforts by working with researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). This alliance aims to deepen engagement with academic research, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific exploration in drone technology.

The project is co-funded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.