ZEFIRO

Zonal E-mobility Flying Innovative ROtorcrafts

Revolutionizing sustainable aerial mobility through innovative technological
drones. A student team from Politecnico di Torino.

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Who Are We?

We are a passionate student team from Politecnico di Torino, dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable aerial mobility.

Our mission is to design, build, and test innovative drones that push the boundaries of current technology, focusing on electric propulsion and autonomous flight systems.

Innovation

Cutting-edge research

Sustainability

Eco-friendly solutions

Engineering The Future

Our Timeline

July 10, 2024

The beginninge

Some friends who study aerospace engineering decide they want to start a team to work on sustainable mobility via drones

May 16, 2025

VFS Student Design Competition

Annual Student Design Competition, VFS, Pioneering Hydrogen-Electric VTOL, sponsored by Airbus

March 11, 2026

Dronitaly Exhibition

Participation in Italy's leading remote-piloted systems exhibition at BolognaFiere, showcasing our innovations in drone technology.

April 19, 2026

Technology Biennial

The Technology Biennial in Turin is a major cultural event dedicated to the relationship between technology and society, organized by the Politecnico di Torino. This year's main theme was "Solutions," understood as an invitation to reflect on how technology can solve humanity's global challenges.

We are here today

May 23, 2026

AeroClub Torino

A day to discover the world of aviation, experience the thrill of flight, and meet the excellences of the aeronautical sector.

June 30, 2026

First VESPA Flight Test

After months of intense design, calculations, and simulations, we are ready to bring the result of our latest engineering evolution to the field. Vespa is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that represents the core of our team's innovation. It's not just a simple drone, but a concentration of technical challenges pushed to the limit.

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TEAM

4/30/2026

Zefiro Meets Research: A New Collaboration with Politecnico's PhD Students

Team Zefiro launches a collaboration with Politecnico di Torino PhD students: technical seminars, practical tasks and continuous knowledge exchange. First session on Linux and GitHub.

EVENTS

04/20/2026

Biennale Tecnologia 2026: Team Zefiro Takes the Stage in Piazza San Carlo

On April 19th 2026, Team Zefiro joined Biennale Tecnologia in Piazza San Carlo, showcasing VESPA's carbon fibre components and onboard avionics system.

EVENTS

02/01/2026

Dronitaly 2026: Team Zefiro on Stage and on the Floor in Bologna

March 11-13 2026, Team Zefiro joined Dronitaly in Bologna with an official presentation and a stand showcasing VESPA's wing, fuselage components and demonstrator aircraft.

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