Lachy Groom has hired an experienced air traffic controller to oversee the operation of his company's autonomous aircraft. Alteon, which was founded by a 20-year-old entrepreneur, is working on developing technology that will allow its jets to stay in the sky for several months without refueling or human intervention.
The company's goal is to harness wind energy to power the aircraft, making it possible to stay airborne for an extended period. Alteon has assembled a team of experts in aerodynamics and systems engineering to work on this project, which is expected to be completed within the next few years. The idea is to create a self-sustaining system that can generate enough energy to keep the aircraft aloft.
Lachy Groom's vision for Alteon involves using wind energy to power not only his company's aircraft but also other potential applications in the future, such as maritime or even space exploration. While the technology is still in its infancy, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about air travel and sustainable energy production.