Sascha Hardegger

Werdenberger, Papa, Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero (rocks!). Meist tweete ich privat, wenig dienstlich. Retweet ist nicht Unterstützung. Meinungen sind meine.

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Dufour Aerospace has successfully completed a guidance flight in Sweden that was controlled entirely from the company’s Remote Control Room (RCR) in Dübendorf, Switzerland.

For long-range BVLOS drone operations, deploying operators to every flight location is neither practical nor scalable. Operating the mission from Switzerland while flying in Sweden demonstrates how remote control rooms can support missions across larger geographic areas while maintaining centralized operational oversight.

This approach reduces the personnel required at each deployment site while enabling operators to manage missions remotely. As BVLOS drone operations continue to expand, remote control rooms will play an increasingly important role in supporting efficient and scalable operations.

The flight also validated the procedures, communications infrastructure, and operational setup required to support remote mission management. It marks another step toward routine BVLOS drone operations and prepares the way for the next milestone: A-to-B flights using the same remote operating configuration.

Learn more about Dufour Aerospace’s work on Remote Control Centres and remote operations: https://t.co/ebEabollef

#BVLOS #BVLOSDroneOperations #RemoteOperations #DroneTechnology #Aviation #DufourAerospace

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

@IIHFHockey @SwissIceHockey So proud...

[IIHF @IIHFHockey]

@swissicehockey 🇨🇭 comes out of the preliminary round undefeated 😤 #MensWorlds #IIHF

Game Recap 🔗 https://t.co/IG4pljskWH

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Flight testing alone is not enough to develop reliable hybrid-electric systems. To better understand how components behave over time, validate control systems, and reduce development risk before flight operations, Dufour Aerospace has built a dedicated test container for hybrid powertrain development.

The setup includes:
• A hybrid system bench representative of the propulsion architecture
• Battery cycle testing infrastructure for evaluating different cell technologies
• Dyno setup for electric motor characterization
• Automation infrastructure for representative endurance testing

By running long-duration tests over tens of hours, the team can analyze efficiency, thermal behaviour, component aging, system reliability, and control logic under controlled conditions that would be difficult or impractical to reproduce during flight operations.

All test platforms are connected to a central control room, enabling parallel testing and a high degree of automation. This shortens development cycles, reduces reliance on external testing facilities, and provides direct access to operational data needed to improve reliability, safety, and certification readiness.

Learn more about Dufour Aerospace: https://t.co/9aKnBqG73H

#HybridPropulsion #Aviation #DroneTechnology #Testing #BVLOS #AdvancedAirMobility #DufourAerospace

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

@DufourAero @ElectricVTOL Love it...

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

Giant step forward!

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Dufour Aerospace and @Savback Helicopters have entered a commercial partnership to establish a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden, with Savback Helicopters spearheading and managing all commercial operations. As part of this partnership, Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the intended acquisition of an initial fleet of three Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft.

The focus is clear: move beyond development and begin a structured rollout of logistics services in an environment where long distances, remote infrastructure, and time-critical transport demand new solutions.

The roadmap to commercial launch:
• 2026: Regulatory coordination, infrastructure planning, and operational readiness activities
• 2027: Planned launch of commercial logistics operations

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/JgxwUrH9AM

#Aero200 #DroneLogistics #Aviation #UAS #AdvancedAirMobility #DufourAerospace #Savback

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Dufour Aerospace and @Savback Helicopters have entered a commercial partnership to establish a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden, with Savback Helicopters spearheading and managing all commercial operations. As part of this partnership, Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the intended acquisition of an initial fleet of three Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft.

The focus is clear: move beyond development and begin a structured rollout of logistics services in an environment where long distances, remote infrastructure, and time-critical transport demand new solutions.

The roadmap to commercial launch:
• 2026: Regulatory coordination, infrastructure planning, and operational readiness activities
• 2027: Planned launch of commercial logistics operations

Read the full announcement: https://t.co/JgxwUrH9AM

#Aero200 #DroneLogistics #Aviation #UAS #AdvancedAirMobility #DufourAerospace #Savback

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Remote communities and industrial outposts deserve the same level of critical service as urban hubs, but harsh terrain and long distances make traditional logistics costly, slow, and unpredictable.

That’s why we’re designing Aero-200: a hybrid-electric tilt-wing platform built to connect the unconnected with cost-effective, reliable supply missions.
Our aircraft features:
🔸Full VTOL: No runway required, perfect for isolated areas.
🔸200 km range with 20 kg payload with room for more: Carry critical supplies over long distances.
🔸Sustainable hybrid-electric power: Reducing emissions even in challenging environments.
🔸Swiss-engineered reliability: Designed for real-world operations in rugged conditions.
🔸Smart integration with existing systems: Optimize logistics across the supply chain without replacing infrastructure.

Whether it’s medical supplies to mountain villages, spare parts to offshore platforms, or daily necessities to remote industrial camps, Aero-200 delivers when roads and runways don’t.

👉Learn how Dufour Aerospace is revolutionizing logistics from above: https://t.co/HC0a5gW5ux

#Aero200 #aviation #droneindustry #Swissengineering #VTOL

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

Absolutely inspiring!

[World Curling @worldcurling]

SWITZERLAND ARE BKT WORLD WOMEN'S 2026 CHAMPIONSSSS 🏆🇨🇭

#WWCC #curling

[World Curling @worldcurling]

Switzerland 🇨🇭 are your world champions! 🥇 Xenia Schwaller makes an outstanding run-back and with Canada 🇨🇦 unable to answer, it's a 7-5 result. 🤝

Watch all games live on The Curling Channel! https://t.co/u1IYfEBOkx

#curling #wwcc #switzerland

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

One week. Two countries. Our Aero-200 keeps moving.

After a demo flight in Dübendorf, we’re now testing in Västervik, Sweden. Each flight adds kilometres, experience, and insights to our growing programme. Across borders and schedules, the Aero-200 is steadily advancing, proving that progress comes from consistent testing and real-world flights.

Thanks to Västervik Drone Science Park for supporting us with the test infrastructure and @Savback Helicopters for their support.

Learn more about Dufour Aerospace: https://t.co/9aKnBqG73H

#DufourAerospace #Aero200 #FlightTest #InnovationInMotion #International #ProgressInAction

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

A 5 kg spare part can shut down a multi-million-dollar operation. Not because it is expensive, but because it is missing.

In remote energy sites, industrial facilities, or distributed infrastructure networks, the real cost of logistics is downtime. When a critical component does not arrive on time, crews wait. Assets remain idle. Schedules tighten. Revenue is affected. The impact compounds quickly.

Hybrid-electric tilt-wing drones offer a different approach to time-critical logistics. By combining vertical takeoff with efficient forward flight, they remove infrastructure constraints while maintaining long-range performance.

For commercial operators, this means:
• Faster response to urgent part deliveries
• Reduced operational interruption
• Greater supply chain resilience
• More predictable planning across distributed assets

If your organization depends on time-critical deliveries, how much does one hour of delay truly cost? Download our brochure to explore how the Aero-200 can strengthen your operations: https://t.co/wRenjaRbZV

#Logistics #SupplyChain #Aviation #Drones #Innovation

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

At Dufour Aerospace, continuous improvement is part of our daily work:
🔸Engineers work directly on the aircraft to refine system integration and performance
🔸Components and subsystems are tested repeatedly to support predictable behaviour in real operations
🔸Flight testing results feed back into design, software, and operational procedures

Progress in uncrewed aviation is built through consistent improvement. Behind every Aero-200 flight is a team of engineers refining systems, validating design choices, and improving the aircraft step by step. From hands-on integration work to detailed inspections and system checks, this is where reliability and operational readiness are developed.

This ongoing engineering effort supports the transition from development to routine operations.

Learn more about our aircraft and our approach: https://t.co/8d2v2ailxl

#Aero200 #aircraftdesign #droneindustry #engineering #uncrewedaviation

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

DroneTalks (@drone_talks) has featured Dufour Aerospace in their latest article on the evolution of hybrid-electric drones for logistics, public safety, and intelligence missions.

The article highlights recent Aero-200 milestones, including our 1-hour test flight covering 120 km, 180 plus automated transitions, and demonstrated stable hover and transition in steady winds around20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, with modelling correlation toward 30 kt steady.

Here’s what you’ll learn in the piece:
🔸 Aero-200 baseline specifications: 6m wingspan, 208 kg maximum take off mass, 38 kg useful load, efficient cruise speed of 125 km/h, and a typical mission defined as 20 kg over 200 km.
🔸 Flight test progress: 180 plus automated transitions completed with no pilot input beyond mode selection, plus demonstrated wind performance in vertical flight above 20 kt steady with gusts up to 25 kt.
🔸 Operational execution: how a medical logistics mission is run with predefined routing, clinical oversight, strict time windows, specialist handling, and coordination across multiple stakeholders, using an Aero-30 system with integration support.

As CEO Sascha Hardegger noted: “We are not necessarily just building the Aero-200. The Aero-200 is the start.”

📖 Read the full feature here: https://t.co/DD9Xy4qUs4

#Aero200 #aviation #dronedelivery #droneindustry

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Operating in demanding environments requires advanced aircraft, trusted partners, and the right operational access.

That’s why we’re continuing to expand our long-standing collaboration with @airzermatt, alongside receiving permission to operate at the Raron airfield.

Working with one of Switzerland’s most experienced helicopter operators allows us to deepen a partnership built on safety, performance, and operational excellence while preparing hybrid-electric aviation for real-world, mission-critical settings.

More to come soon! 🚁✈️

#Aero200 #aviation #collaboration #droneindustry #Swissexcellence

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

Last month, the team carried out a dedicated test day as part of ongoing flight testing of our aircraft.

The focus was on aircraft performance and controllability, avionics verification and system-readiness checks. The flight tests were used to confirm current performance, identify deviations and collect data for further adjustments.

Progress on our aircraft is based on structured testing and iteration. Repeated validation is required to verify design choices, reduce technical risk and prepare the aircraft for regular operation.

Each test cycle moves the Aero-200 closer to stable, repeatable operations.

Learn more about Aero-200 here: https://t.co/wRenjaRbZV

#Aero200 #aviation #droneindustry #innovation #UAS

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

The Q4 2025 edition of our quarterly #newsletter is now live!

As we close out 2025, our final issue reflects a decisive shift from validation to scale. We highlight how the Aero-200 platform, our partnerships, and real-world mission experience are shaping what comes next.

Here's a preview of what's inside:
✅ 2025 wrapped: Key milestones from medical logistics to international flight demos
✅ Dual-use capabilities: How the Aero-200 adapts across civil, public safety, and defence missions
✅ Q4 events: Industry panels, UTM collaboration, strategy workshops, and live demos
✅ Inside Dufour Aerospace: Meet the people behind our path toward serial production
✅ Dufour Aerospace on the map: Features in global aviation and technology media
✅ Looking ahead: Upcoming missions and International Drone Show 2026

Built for operators. Powered by precision. Dive into this edition to find out more!

Want the latest insights into hybrid-electric aviation, product milestones, and market updates? Subscribe to Dufour Aerospace’s quarterly newsletter and stay connected to the future of uncrewed hybrid-electric aviation: https://t.co/1bM9jiWWmm

#Aero200 #aviation #droneindustry #UAS #uncrewedaviation

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

@i9876 @polenz_r Um Bildung mit Verständnis zu verwechseln, muss man(n) von Ersterer zunächst einmal etwas mitbekommen haben und dann auch noch gewinnbringend nutzen, um zu Letzterem zu gelangen. Das ist schon enorm viel verlangt, heutzutage.

[Dufour Aerospace @DufourAero]

🚀 1-Hour Flight. 120 Kilometers. Milestone Reached. Let’s keep going!

Pushing the boundaries of automated hybrid-electric flight means constant iteration: test, analyze, adapt; step by step, always with the big vision in sight.

We’re proud to share that we’ve surpassed continuous flight covering 120 kilometers using our fully self-developed flight control and power management system. A major milestone for our team and a strong validation of the Aero2 platform.

🌍 Aero2 is now flying almost daily, delivering the data we need to refine every aspect, from propulsion to electronics, structure, advanced guidance systems and control room setups.

🔧 Next steps? Continued optimization. Smarter systems. Better efficiency. Seamless user interfaces.

📦 The goal: A family of medium-sized and large drone systems, with the Aero2 as a first product that initially carries a useful load of 38 kg, addressing new opportunities for transporting critical goods; island-to-island, coast-to-island, and beyond.

We’re building toward a future of flexible, affordable, and autonomous air logistics; and this milestone is just the beginning.

Let’s keep going. 💪

#DroneTechnology #AerospaceInnovation #AirLogistics #AutonomousFlight #FlightTest #EngineeringMilestone #AdvancedAirMobility

[Sascha Hardegger @s_hardegger]

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