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Their first major milestone was the development of the Chaparral, an innovative aircraft designed specifically for this purpose. Unlike traditional aerospace projects involving hundreds of professionals and massive budgets, Elroy Air operated with a lean team of just 16 members, emphasizing agility and ingenuity.
Celebrating the First Flight
The day of the first flight was a momentous occasion for the team. As the rotors spun up and the aircraft lifted off, the team felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Seeing the Chaparral fly stably into the air, hover briefly, and land gently filled them with pride. That successful flight validated their years of hard work and the potential of autonomous aerial cargo systems.