Neva Aerospace Ltd.
UK eVTOL and cargo drone developer using proprietary Athena electric ducted fan technology. Incorporated 2013; UK entity dissolved November 2023.
Neva Aerospace Ltd., incorporated September 26, 2013 (Companies House #08706570) in West Sussex, UK, was a European consortium developing proprietary electric turbofan (ETF) technology — the Athena series — optimized for static thrust and VTOL lift. Unlike conventional electric ducted fans designed for horizontal flight, Athena ETFs were claimed to be 2–4x more efficient for hover, supporting payloads from 2 kg to 2 tonnes. Products included the AirQuadOne personal VTOL vehicle and unmanned aerial cargo platforms.
Co-founded by Robert Vergnes (Chairman) and Prof. David Brotherton-Ratcliffe (CSO), the company raised approximately $2.53 million in seed funding between 2013 and 2015. The UK registered entity was formally dissolved November 14, 2023; the website neva-aero.com may remain as a residual presence.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Athena ETF Series
Proprietary electric turbofan ducted fans optimized for vertical lift and VTOL, claimed 2-4x more efficient than conventional EDF for hover.
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Contact Neva Aerospace Ltd.
WEBSITE
https://www.neva-aero.comPHONE
+44 1273 704788HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
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Founded
2013
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Manufacturer
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Europe
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