CraneAERO

Meet the Team Behind CraneAERO

We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and innovators united by a shared mission — to transform emergency response through advanced aerial mobility. With expertise spanning aerospace, systems integration, embedded software, and mission operations, we’re building aircraft that don’t just fly — they save lives.

Advanced Solutions

State-of-the-art technology for modern aerospace challenges.

Our Commitment

Delivering excellence and safety in every aerospace endeavor.

Our Mission: Engineering the Future of Urban Air Mobility where it counts most with the GoAERO Prize

The GoAERO Prize is a global, three-year competition launched in 2024, offering over $2 million in prizes to teams designing and building autonomy-enabled Emergency Response Flyers—innovative aircraft intended to transform emergency response capabilities. These portable, high-tech vehicles are envisioned to assist first responders in reaching people and crises more rapidly and efficiently than ever before.

Global Impact

Nearly 200 teams across 85 countries, GoAERO fosters a diverse international community of innovators.

Competition Structure

The competition is structured into three stages. From concept design to demonstration of the prototype in an accelerated 2 years time.

Celebrating Our Journey and Achievements

Founded in September 2024

Based in Cranfield, United Kingdom - CraneAERO came to life with one purpose: mobilizing those in need of emergency rescue.

Stage 1 Winners of the GoAERO Prize

Highlighting significant accomplishments that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and innovation.

CraneAERO becomes a startup

CraneAERO becomes officially a startup incubated at the AVIATE+ in Cranfield University.

Join Us

Be part of our journey as we continue to innovate and respond to challenges.

Changing Lives, One Flight at a Time

Every second matters in an emergency. CraneAERO is redefining emergency response with autonomous, life-saving flight.

60%

faster response times mean help arrives when it matters most.

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increase in access to remote or disaster-hit areas brings critical care to those previously out of reach.