DassunX develops electric propulsion systems and next‑generation aircraft to make aviation more sustainable, efficient, and safe. Its portfolio includes regional electric planes and the Dyaus eVTOL, which combine advanced aerodynamics with high‑performance electric powertrains for urban air mobility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional aircraft rely on fossil‑fuel propulsion, contributing significantly to greenhouse‑gas emissions and limiting the scalability of urban air mobility. Growing urban congestion creates a demand for fast, low‑noise, point‑to‑point transport that current helicopters and ground vehicles cannot meet. Additionally, space‑weather events such as solar storms pose unaddressed risks to aviation, satellite operations, and critical power infrastructure.
Solution
DassunX addresses these challenges by developing electric propulsion systems and next‑generation aircraft that combine high‑efficiency aerodynamics with advanced electric powertrains. The Dyaus eVTOL delivers vertical take‑off and landing, speeds up to 330 km/h, a 300 km range, and capacity for up to six passengers, enabling rapid, zero‑emission urban travel and versatile missions such as cargo delivery, medical evacuation, and disaster relief. Proprietary technologies—including the Fluxfoil wing for reduced drag and the VortoFlow ducted‑fan system for optimal thrust—enhance performance and energy efficiency. An AI‑driven autonomous piloting suite provides safe, precise navigation while retaining manual control for flexibility. Parallel to aircraft development, the Astrava platform uses AI/ML to monitor space‑weather conditions in real time, predict solar‑storm impacts, and deliver actionable mitigation guidance to aviation operators, power‑grid managers, and satellite controllers.
Target Audience
Primary customers include urban air mobility operators, regional airlines, logistics and emergency‑response services, as well as aviation authorities, power‑grid operators, and satellite operators that require space‑weather risk mitigation.
Features
- Electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) architecture with integrated high‑power electric propulsion
- Fluxfoil wing design that maximizes lift‑to‑drag ratio, reducing energy consumption during flight
- VortoFlow patented ducted‑fan system delivering stable thrust across a wide flight envelope
- AI‑powered autonomous flight control with optional manual override for precision operations
- Multi‑role capability supporting passenger transport, cargo logistics, emergency medical response, and disaster relief
- Range of up to 300 km on a single charge and top speed of 330 km/h, enabling 10× faster urban commutes than trucks
- Astrava AI platform providing real‑time space‑weather monitoring, predictive analytics, and risk alerts for aviation and critical infrastructure
- Integration of AI/ML models to forecast geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) and solar‑storm effects, supporting proactive mitigation strategies