importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-01T00:30:00Z
Lachy Groom Invests in Indian Startup Developing Year-Long Autonomous Aircraft
Lachy Groom has invested in Alteon, an Indian startup developing autonomous aircraft capable of sustained flight using dynamic soaring techniques. The startup aims to achieve year-long airborne operations by harvesting energy from ocean wind shear, with initial focus on maritime surveillance applications.
Founded by a 20-year-old, Alteon is developing autonomous aircraft that hopes to harvest wind energy to stay aloft for several months.
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