Windlift

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Our Sunrise Wind project continues to advance, with more than half of its advanced foundation components now complete!     Yesterday, we joined state and local officials at the Port of Coeymans assembly hub to celebrate the exciting progress on New York’s largest offshore wind project. These advanced foundation components represent a more than $86 million investment in New York’s offshore wind supply chain, and the creation of 230 jobs in local construction and manufacturing. This is just one part of our ongoing $20 billion investment in American energy, job creation, supply chain expansion, and domestic energy generation.      Read more: https://lnkd.in/epSYGGNs

🚀 Exciting Progress in Our Latest Test Flight! 🚀 Last week, we conducted the first flight with our newly designed fuselage, and it was a technical success! Despite a short flight time of about 6 minutes due to low wind, restrictive motor limits, and an angle of attack outside the operating envelope, our skilled pilot—recently trained in the simulator with new flight modes—safely landed the aircraft in manual mode. This test also featured some exciting upgrades, including: - New custom telemetry analysis software - A custom trailer with a dedicated telemetry room - Robust fuselage wiring We’re eager to get airborne again later this week (wx pending!) to continue testing and refining our technology. Stay tuned for more updates! #AerospaceEngineering #RenewableEnergy #FlightTest 

🌟 Inspiring the Next Generation with District C! 🌟   Last week, Windlift had the opportunity to volunteer with District C, working alongside two groups of talented high schoolers. These bright young minds, using teamwork and creative problem-solving, helped us tackle a marketing and strategy challenge.   Our Director of Operations, Taylor Tally, and VP of Business Development, Ben Leape, framed the problem and engaged with the students to explore potential solutions. It was amazing to see the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas they brought to the table.   We also had the pleasure of welcoming the students to our office, where they got a firsthand look at our technology and interacted with our engineers. It was an inspiring experience for everyone involved, showing us how valuable it is to get fresh sets of eyes on complex problems.   At Windlift, we are committed to inspiring the next generation and fostering a collaborative environment where new ideas can thrive. Thank you, District C, for this fantastic opportunity!    #Teamwork #Innovation #STEM

🚀 Exciting Updates from Windlift's Recent Flight Test! 🚀   Earlier this month, high winds at our test site caused our aircraft to tip over just after unloading. After a quick field repair by the composites team, we continued with our test flight.   We tested new control parameters pre-trained in the simulator and activated the live learning feature, allowing the aircraft to adjust to changing wind conditions and find the most efficient trajectories. It performed well through wind direction shifts and gusts.   Our CTO noted, "The goals were to improve angle of attack and sideslip control using a new control algorithm and to verify the resolution of a significant avionics issue from an earlier test. Both objectives were met, paving the way for the first test flight of our newest generation aircraft."   We are thrilled with these advancements and look forward to more successful flights. Stay tuned for more updates!   #Windlift #RenewableEnergy #FlightTest 

🌱 Exciting Visit to Plantd! 🪴   Last week, our CEO, Rob Creighton, Director of Operations, Taylor Tally, and First Flight Venture Center CEO, Krista Covey had the pleasure of touring Plantd, another innovative local startup. We were graciously hosted by their Co-CEO, Huade Tan.    It's always inspiring to support our local ecosystem and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow founders. Sharing insights and experiences helps us all grow (pun intended!) the green economy together.   #LocalStartups #Innovation #EcosystemSupport #Founders

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🚀 Windlift's team recently took to the skies for our second test flight of 2024, pushing the boundaries with upgraded wing and fuselage designs. Thanks to our manufacturing team's enhancements and build method improvements, the test surpassed our expectations, enabling us to explore the edge of the safe operating envelope once more.  The flight's success led us to conduct a bonus test on a new smart feature aimed at improving stability—a concept honed in our simulators. This integration resulted in our longest flight yet, achieving results that outperformed our predictions. 🔍 This milestone not only reflects our team's relentless pursuit of innovation but also sets a new benchmark for our project's potential. Here's to breaking more boundaries! #Windlift #Innovation #FlightTest #AerospaceEngineering #RenewableEnergy

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