Dr. Reiner Stemme, a physicist by training, brings a lifetime experience of designing aircraft to the new company. Since the 1980’s he is well-known internationally for designing high-performance motor gliders with unique technological features and capabilities – such as the legendary STEMME S10 glider. From this flagship plane the e-powered elfin glider is a logical extension, matching the needs of 21st century aviation.
RS.aero relies on a highly skilled engineering network of long-time colleagues and partner companies to get elfin through design and prototyping phases – so that the plane is now firmly on track to maiden flight.
Of course, one single aircraft will not carry a whole company in the long run – so, there are other projects already in the making at RS.aero.
The company is due to open a second product line shortly, Reiner Stemme has prepared for over a long time: manned and unmanned utility aircraft for various commercial and governmental application purposes, such as photogrammetry, law enforcement, energy & infrastructure monitoring, climate & environmental data collection, communication & media redirection, desaster response and security tasks.
Furthermore RS.aero is conducting various research programs aiming at finding the most suitable sustainable aviation propulsion systems of the future.
Much more than a mere business case, Reiner Stemme sees these activities as an obligation to society and future generations.