Research
Research
that flies.
Since 2006, we've been pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Before XFLIGHT
Innovation Since 2006
Long before XFLIGHT existed, we were already building. From FPV rovers to Betaflight contributions - 12 years of open-source innovation laid the foundation for everything we do today.
First UAV Prototypes
FPV rovers and fixed-wing aircraft - the beginning of autonomous flight experimentation.
Oswald Elektromotoren
Motor calculation software - understanding the heart of every electric aircraft.
World Drone Prix Dubai
Qualified for $1M prize race - competing at the highest international level.
ILA Berlin
Drone racing & live builds with DMFV - bringing FPV to the mainstream.
EGODRIFT Motors
Hardware development for high-performance drone motors.
World Drone Cup Istanbul
Consulting at the new airport - global expertise recognized.
Betaflight Evolution
2012-2017: Five years of open-source flight control development visualized. Every flash represents a code commit. Every branch shows a new feature. Every pulse is a developer pushing the boundaries of FPV performance.
Betaflight is the flight control firmware that powers millions of racing drones worldwide. Built for raw performance, not autonomy - precise, responsive, and battle-tested by the global FPV community. This is where XFLIGHT's DNA was forged.
Patented Technology
Our IP is our foundation. The VTOL patent (filed 2018, confirmed 2022) protects a mechanically elegant solution no competitor has replicated.
Detailed technical breakdown →Funding & Partners
Recognized and funded by Europe's leading institutions.
UnternehmerTUM XPRENEURS
2019 (Batch #6)
High-tech incubator program - intensive mentoring, workshops, and investment readiness
Initiative for Industrial Innovators
2019
Prototyping grants for hardware and software projects - backed by EIF, GETTYLAB & UnternehmerTUM
Climate-KIC
2019-2020
EU-funded climate innovation initiative
ESA Business Incubation Center
2018-2021
ESA BIC Bavaria - Europe's leading startup program for space technology
LuFo (BMWi)
2020-2026
Full-size electric propulsion system for manned eVTOL - motor by Oswald Elektromotoren, propeller by IFAS Braunschweig
Starburst Incubator
2023
Free exhibition booth at Paris Air Show Le Bourget - world's largest aerospace trade fair
Real Missions
Bridge Inspection.
Zero Scaffold.
FPV drones reach places no crane can. Real footage from active infrastructure projects.
XFLIGHT Innovations
The First Drone
Martin builds his first drone from scratch. The hobby becomes an obsession.
FPV Begins
First Person View changes everything - immersive, precise, professional.
Patent + XFLIGHT
VTOL patent filed. XFLIGHT GmbH founded. The journey begins officially.
M1 Maiden Flight
First flight-capable eVTOL concept proves the patent works in reality.
M2 Prototypes
Series of refined prototypes targeting structural integrity and precision.
M3 Prototypes
Mechanical optimization and flight platform for software testing - the foundation for XFLIGHT's flight control systems.
Patent Confirmed
After 4+ years examination - Munich patent office confirms our aircraft as novel invention.
Viral Kite Surfing
Daily Mail publishes reaction video with hundreds of thousands of views. Jukin Media licenses our content.
Arizona Test Flights
Extreme weather testing in Phoenix and Bozeman - preparing for any conditions.
Le Bourget Airshow
Invitation to Paris Air Show with booth through Starburst incubator - presenting to global aviation industry.
Silicon Valley
Meetings with startup experts and Stanford professors in San Francisco.
30kW Motor Tests
Test stand validation of our power system at 30°C+ ambient temperature.
Sustainable Materials
Hardware and software development for biodegradable lightweight construction materials for eVTOL.
Desert Flight Tests
New flight control validation in Arizona desert - M3.2 proven under extreme conditions.
Maggie Development
The AI journey begins. XFLIGHT thinks bigger than hardware.
Maggie V3 - CAIO
Chief AI Officer joins the team. Learning to fly autonomously.