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 4
Our latest prototype, Lapyx 4, has recently been completed. It is a direct iteration on Lapyx 3. It has a 4 meter wingspan and features significantly upgraded electronics and a fully integrated autopilot system. Thanks to major improvements in flight dynamics and power management, Lapyx 4 now carries 225 W of solar panels on board, enabling sustained, highly efficient flight.
Lapyx 4 has successfully completed its maiden flight, but unfortunately crashed during early testing. We are now rapidly rebuilding the aircraft, incorporating design improvements based on the lessons learned from the first flight to rebuild it and get even closer to our goal!
Upcoming Events 2026
April-May 2026
Rebuild of Lapyx 4
The team is now rapidly rebuilding Lapyx 4 after its maiden flight, adding design improvements to make it fly even better and more reliably.
End of May 2026
Second Lapyx 4 Flight
We will be testing all the improvments based on the learnings from the maiden test flight.
Our sponsors
Join us in shaping the future of solar-powered aviation! As a sponsor, your company will support our team, gain visibility at top tech events, and connect with the next generation of engineers. Together, we can push the boundaries of aerospace. Let’s make an impact—partner with us today!
How to get involved
We 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 contact@teamdaedalus.eu. Together, we can achieve the extraordinary.