METHOD

​In 2024, Method Aeronautics was selected for the next phase of DARPA's ANCILLARY program, aimed at revolutionizing tactical vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial systems (UAS). As one of the select companies advancing the design of a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL X-plane, Method Aeronautics is pushing the boundaries of performance in aerospace. Method's work focuses on reducing system risks through advanced design, analysis, and testing, positioning us at the forefront of next-generation UAS technology for the U.S. armed forces and beyond... Method Aeronautics was founded in 2019 by the engineering and program management team responsible for the design, manufacture, and flight test of the Vanilla Aircraft VA001: a 36-foot wingspan, 600-pound, 10-day endurance, world record holding unmanned aircraft. At the time this team flew the VA001 on a non-stop, unrefueled flight of over 5-days (landing with 3 days of fuel remaining), which was the longest for an..

Also known as: Method Aeronautics

Primary location: Sterling United States