Meet Rhea.
From concept to prototype.
A practical exploration of custom airframe design, additive manufacturing and integrated drone systems.
Project date · 30 November 2025
Engineering beyond the printed part.
Rhea is an example use case for our drone design services. The engineering scope connects mechanical design with performance calculations, structural modelling and electronic integration.
CAD & mechanical development
Parametric airframes, component assemblies, payload mounts and enclosures. Designed around fit, assembly, maintenance and manufacturing constraints.
Aeronautical calculations
Mass budgets, centre of gravity, propulsion sizing and power requirements to explore payload and estimated endurance trade-offs.
Finite element modelling
Defined load cases, stresses and deformation to inform structural design, with consideration for material properties and print orientation.
Electronic design & integration
Circuit and PCB design, power distribution, sensor interfaces and connections between flight control and payload systems.
Designed to be shared and developed.
CAD files, printing resources and documentation are planned for release. Repository details and licensing will accompany the published files.
Release details to followA little credit for birds that can’t fly.
We name our drones after flightless birds, starting with Rhea. It’s our way of giving these birds some recognition—and taking their names to the skies.
Let’s give them some credit.
What would you like to build?
Custom components, payload integration or a new drone concept.