When Lives Need Support, We Will Deliver.
Our Mission
Our mission is to leverage our heavy-lift proprietary drone technology to deliver supplies and services quickly, reliably, and safely responding where time matters most and supporting communities when traditional solutions fall short.
Together, we will:
- Develop scalable heavy-lift platforms
- Foster interdisciplinary engineering talent
- Push boundaries in control systems, materials, and aerodynamics
- Build a long-term aerospace company rooted in innovation
Who We Are
- People First – How to save lives is at the center of every decision we make. Technology is our tool, saving lives is our purpose.
- Reliability Under Pressure – Failure is not an option. We stand on dependable performance and accountability for every mission.
- Safety Without Compromise – We prioritize safery in our design, operations, and compliance, protecting the people we serve, our teams, and the airspace we operate in.
- Innovation With Intention – We push the boundaries of drone technology responsibly, focusing innovation on real world problems where it can make the greatest impact.
- Integrity & Trust – We operate transparently, ethically, and in full regulatory compliance, earning the trust of communities, partners, and stakeholders.
- Adaptability & Resilience – We thrive in complex environments, responding quickly to change and continuously improving to meat evolving needs.
The Vision
We envision a future where no life is constrained by distance, broken infrastructure, or the urgency of a moment—a world where autonomous aerial technology becomes an invisible yet essential lifeline. In this future, critical support moves effortlessly across cities, rural regions, and disaster zones alike, reaching people precisely when it can make the greatest difference.
Our ambition is to help reshape global response and logistics by becoming a trusted leader in drone-enabled delivery, setting new standards for reliability, safety, and impact. By pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the air, we strive to empower communities, strengthen resilience in times of crisis, and ensure that when lives need support, help is always within reach.
Our Solution
We are currently in the research and development phase, and we intend to share more information at a later date.
What We Do
We are a newly founded aerospace and defense company founded in 2025 focused on redefining what unmanned aerial systems can achieve. Our team is developing the world’s first drone capable of a 4:1 payload-to-drone weight ratio, enabling unprecedented lift efficiency, range, and mission versatility.
This breakthrough capability allows our aircraft to transport heavier and more specialized payloads while maintaining stability, safety, and operational reliability. By dramatically increasing payload efficiency, we unlock new possibilities for mission-critical logistics, emergency response, defense support, and infrastructure operations—missions that have traditionally required larger, costlier, or manned platforms.
Our work sits at the intersection of advanced aerospace engineering, autonomous systems, and real-world operational needs. We design and manufacture drones not as experimental platforms, but as dependable systems built for high-stakes environments where performance, trust, and precision are non-negotiable.
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Meet The Team
Jonathan Hein
Business Development Lead
Jonathan leads Business Development, providing organizational vision and strategy for Atlas Aviation. An Aerospace Engineering graduate, he focuses on funding, timelines, and guiding the team toward ambitious goals in the DARPA Lift Challenge.
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Christian Ghiugan
CFD & R&D Lead
Christian is a founding member specializing in CFD, stability analysis, and performance simulation. He holds a master’s in Aerospace Engineering and uses data-driven modeling to guide conceptual design decisions and analyze aircraft performance.
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Logan Wessel
Design Development & CAD
Logan focuses on core aircraft geometry and CAD for the DARPA Lift Challenge, translating high-level concepts into manufacturable models. With a background in Aerospace Engineering, he brings experience in VTOL aircraft development from his work with CyLaunch and senior design projects.
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Nathan Smith
RC Consultant
Nathan serves as an RC consultant with extensive experience in heavy-lift drones, VTOL platforms, and autonomous vehicles. A private pilot and innovation consultant, he aids the team in early-stage propulsion design and mission planning.
Ramit Krishnan
Media Relations & Web Dev
Ramit manages outreach, media relations, and website development within the Business Development team. He combines Aerospace Engineering knowledge with full-stack web development skills to build the team’s professional online presence and sponsorship materials.
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Jon Lee
Budgeting & Sponsor Outreach
Jon focuses on budgeting, sponsor outreach, and documentation for the Business Development team. Currently an Industrial Engineer at Boeing, he applies manufacturing and workflow optimization expertise to the project’s business efforts.
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Scott Kilborn
Design & Manufacturing
Scott contributes practical production and RC fabrication skills, specializing in rapid prototyping, CNC machining, and flight controller integration. A manufacturing engineer at Lennox, he works to accelerate progress from concept to flight testing.
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Justin Pope
Design Team Lead
Justin manages core aircraft design and system integration, leveraging over 14 years of RC experience and a career at Cirrus Aircraft. He is currently focused on identifying propulsion solutions capable of meeting the challenge’s thrust requirements.
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Andrew Poquiz
CFD & Business Development
Andrew supports both CFD analysis and business development, specifically in sponsor outreach. With a background in industrial and mechanical engineering, he brings manufacturing and supply chain experience from Boeing’s 787 and P-8 platforms.
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Sanketh Narmnada
Branding & Systems Engineering
Sanketh assists with branding, marketing, and organizational identity on the Business Development team. A systems engineer at Collins Aerospace, he utilizes his skills in software testing and proposal writing to help secure funding.
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Jayden Freeman
CFD & Simulation Engineer
Jayden supports the team as a CFD and simulation engineer, guiding aerodynamic design decisions. Currently completing his Aerospace Engineering degree, he brings testing and simulation experience from his work at Collins Aerospace.
Enrique Campos
Outreach Strategy & Web
Enrique contributes to outreach strategy and website oversight for the Business Development team. An Aerospace Engineering graduate, he leverages experience in rocket engine design and aerodynamic simulations to strengthen external partnerships.
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Logan Shelby
Design Engineer
Logan is a design engineer focused on CAD modeling, structural optimization, and composite manufacturing. Currently a mechanical engineer for the U.S. Navy, he works to maintain aircraft strength while minimizing weight for the competition.
Edward Chumbley
Design Team
Edward supports UAV development with a focus on CFD and manufacturing. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and applies hands-on experience from fixed-wing UAV prototyping and testing to the design process.
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Ian Luedke
Design & Web Dev
Ian is a member of the design team focusing on electronics and propulsion systems. An aerospace engineering student with a background in robotics and computer systems, he primary to the website development.
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