DOD’S DREAM REALIZED: AEROS’ EVBA PROTOTYPE TAKES FLIGHT

Success breeds opportunity. The demonstration of our Control of Static Heaviness (COSH) system during the WALRUS program—showing precise airship buoyancy control without external ballast for the first time—validated a capability many thought impossible.

Recognizing the transformative implications for logistics and transportation, the DoD partnered with NASA to establish “Project Pelican,” securing Aeros with a five-year sole-source contract to transform concept into reality, with funding exceeding $50 million.

The Dragon Dream Takes Form

In December 2012, the vision began to materialize. The “Dragon Dream” prototype—a 266-foot-long airship designed to fly at speeds up to 60 knots—was completed and ready for testing at our California hangar.

By early July 2013, the indoor testing phase concluded with resounding success. The Pentagon declared that the Dragon Dream met all demonstration goals:

  • Maintain envelope integrity without relying on gas pressure
  • Operate independently of external ballast
  • Achieve vertical take-off and landing at maximum gross weight
  • Perform ground handling with minimal crew requirements
  • Demonstrate scalability to larger systems

Dragon Dream Takes to the Skies

Following the successful indoor trials, the Dragon Dream was rolled out of its hangar and took flight for expanded outdoor testing. With impressive capabilities demonstrated in real-world conditions, Project Pelican was officially completed by August 21—within budget and a month ahead of schedule.

In recognition of these achievements, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Aeros an Airworthiness Certificate for R&D on August 31, allowing for continued flight testing.

“Dragon Dream” in flight

For the first time in aviation history, an airship proved its ability to control buoyant lift and offload cargo—without the need for external ballast or ground infrastructure. Dragon Dream’s successful testing conclusively confirmed our eVBA technology’s readiness for commercial deployment.

We are proud of our airship expertise, which has earned trust and substantial funding from government entities to advance this extraordinary technology for the nation. As Aeros moves decisively toward commercialization, we’re creating a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable logistics network that will benefit communities, drive economic growth, and support a greener planet. With our Regulation A public securities offering on the horizon, we welcome visionaries to join us in elevating this technology to its full potential.

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Aeros is a global leader in designing, FAA certifying, manufacturing, and delivering advanced airships and aerostats worldwide. For over a century, airships have faced a fundamental challenge—losing stability as cargo is unloaded. Competitors have failed to solve this. Aeros has not only solved it—we’ve patented it. Like a submarine adjusting depth, our aircraft control buoyancy in real-time, enabling unrestricted logistics from transcontinental freight to last-mile delivery—without ground infrastructure. To learn more, visit www.Aeroscraft.com