ABOUT US

Founded at Cranfield University in August 2024, the only UK team to win Stage 1 and 2 of the GOAERO Prize.

TEAM

Cross-functional group of MSc / PhD students + academic experts

Members from over 10 countries

Mission

To revolutionise emergency response by developing safe, autonomous aerial vehicles that save lives faster and at lower cost.

Vision

A future where no life is lost due to delays in reaching emergency medical help.

GoAERO Challenge Timeline

2024

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February – Competition Launch
December – Stage 1 Submission Deadline

CRANEAERO WON STAGE 1 WITH THE CRANE CONCEPT (4 MONTHS)

2025

February – Stage 1 Winners
September – Stage 2 Submission
November – Stage 2 Winners

SUB-SCALE 35% PROTOTYPE

(9 MONTHS)

Wheelbase: 0.75 meters

2026

June – Stage 3 Qualifying Opens
November – Stage 3 Registration
December – Stage 3 Qualifying

FULL SCALE PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING

(16 MONTHS)

Wheelbase: 2.2 meters

2027

February – Final Fly-Off

DEMONSTRATION

NEWS

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Help accelerate our mission and expand the reach of our autonomous eVTOL aircraft in emergency response. Your support fuels critical R&D, builds prototypes and brings us closer to real-world deployments where every second counts.

Join Us

Become part of the CraneAERO team and help shape the future of autonomous emergency aviation. Whether you're an engineer, a software developer, a materials specialist, or a project manager, you'll find opportunities to apply your skills, grow professionally, and contribute directly.