[01] 2027
Initial Design of Lapyx 5
Work begins on the initial design of Lapyx 5, shaped by everything Lapyx 4 has taught us in the air.
MISSION
SOLAR-POWERED AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT.
Our vision is to create a solar-powered autonomous drone capable of prolonged aerial surveillance, to be used for wildfire detection.
Autopilot
Onboard
Wingspan
4 m
Solar
225 W
Battery Life
7 hr
LATEST PROTOTYPE
rebuilding CURRENT BUILD
Lapyx 4
Latest prototype. 4-meter wingspan, fully integrated autopilot, 225 W of onboard solar panels for sustained 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.
LAPYX-04 · 2026
UPDATES
latest [02] September 2026
Lapyx 4 Second Flight Complete
Lapyx 4 took to the sky again to put its rebuild to the test. The flight ended with an unscheduled disassembly, but every second of data feeds straight into what we build next.
OUR SPONSORS
22 partners The companies getting us off the ground.
From composites and electronics to simulation software, our partners turn ambitious ideas into flying hardware — each one bringing us a step closer to an aircraft that keeps watch over wildfires from the sky.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
join · sponsor Push the boundaries of aerospace with us.
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.