Morphing Architecture

We believe that with only one set of wings, a pilot should be able to experience easy takeoff, efficient cruising, fast dives, and quick turns. This versatility is made possible by physically morphing the wings in flight.

The suit is a one-piece design; the wings work in tandem with the body unit to provide a wearable, aerodynamic shell. To achieve this, the wing structure is broken into three main segments that fit the dimensional criteria of the human form while maintaining high-performance output.

Dimensional Properties & Wing Load

To effectively carry a human, we look to nature's most efficient glider: the Wandering Albatross. An albatross typically has a wing load of approx. 24 kg/m². Our engineering goal is to match this natural upper limit.

We calculate Wing Load as Total Weight / Surface Area. Assuming a maximum pilot weight of 100kg (~200lbs) and a structural craft weight of 40kg, our total load is 140kg. To maintain the target efficiency, the wings require a precise surface area.

• Max Pilot Weight 100 kg
• Est. Craft Weight 40 kg
• Total Mass 140 kg
• Target Wing Load 25 kg/m²
• Req. Surface Area 5.6 m²

Mechanical Segmentation

The morphing mechanism is symmetrical, but for this breakdown, we analyze one side. Each wing half is divided into two primary sections: a stationary base and a moving array.

The Overlap System: The moving section consists of 3 pivoting "panels." Including the stationary base, there are 4 overlapping segments per wing. These segments are cut to precise geometries (Figure X) to ensure they morph under one another smoothly without mechanical binding.

Tension-Based Actuation

All 4 segments share a central joint. This pivot point creates a smooth transition during the morphing process.

Passive Extension: The system utilizes heavy-duty springs to keep the wings in a "natural resting position" of fully extended. This is a safety feature; if power is lost, the wings automatically spread to maximum glide surface area.

Active Retraction: To tuck the wings for dives or speed, user controls activate a mechanical assistance motor. This motor pulls a high-strength cable attached to the wingtip, overcoming the spring tension to retract the segments into the desired aerodynamic profile.

Emergency Wing Detachment

With safety as a foremost concern, the main focus of the central section of the design is equipped with additional safety measures beyond that which is built into the wings. In case of emergency, the back of the suit can detach the wings from the body and release a parachute.

Detaching the wings eliminates the danger of any wing malfunction. Then, the parachute is free to guide the user slowly down to safety.

Ventral Electric Turbine

The other primary feature built into the body of the suit is the power. An electric turbine that can provide X newtons of thrust for X minute with X energy consumed will be attached to the belly of the suit.

A battery pack will be on the back (between the user and parachute safety measures) of the suit to power this turbine.

• Thrust Output X Newtons
• Run Time X Minutes
• Energy Consumed X kWh

The Aerodynamic Glue

The Tail is the glue that holds the whole design together. Its surface area is specifically matched to the surface area of the wings to balance and control the center of lift for the system. This results in stable flight.

Pitch Authority

The Tail also is the center of flight controls. With the ability to move up/down the tail can change the angle of attack aka the pitch of the suit in order to generate lift or initiate a dive.

Physical gauges are obsolete. The FALCON helmet utilizes a waveguide holographic display, projecting altitude, airspeed, and thermal updraft visualizations directly onto the pilot's retina. The interface is minimal—only showing data when it is critical.

Haptic Feedback Loop: The suit "speaks" to the pilot through localized vibration motors. If a stall is imminent on the left wing, the pilot feels a vibration on their left shoulder. This intuitive feedback loop reduces cognitive load, allowing for instinctive flying.

Flight requires trust in your machine. The FALCON is built on a "Triple-Redundant" architecture. Every control surface, sensor, and battery cell has two independent backups. If a primary processor fails, the secondary takes over in less than 4 milliseconds, imperceptible to the pilot.

The Ultimate Failsafe: The Ballistic Recovery System (BRS). Should the flight envelope be compromised beyond recovery, a solid-fuel rocket deploys a 50ft canopy parachute. This system is completely mechanical, meaning it works even in the event of total electrical failure.

The FALCON frame is not welded; it is printed. Using generative design AI, we 3D print titanium nodes connected by carbon fiber tubes. This results in a skeletal structure that places material only where load paths exist, reducing weight by 40% compared to traditional aluminum frames.

Every unit undergoes "Digital Twin" stress testing. Before a physical part is made, it is subjected to millions of simulated flight hours, extreme weather, and impact scenarios to ensure the physical structure exceeds aerospace safety margins.

Personal flight has historically been reserved for the ultra-wealthy. Daedalus Innovation challenges this paradigm. By utilizing additive manufacturing and off-the-shelf EV battery technology, we reduce production costs significantly compared to traditional light aircraft.

Projected Market Entry: Initial units are targeted at the high-end recreational market, similar to luxury sports cars. As manufacturing scales and battery costs plummet, the FALCON is projected to reach the price point of a standard sedan within 7 years.