Pegasus Research & Development is a European specialist for aircraft environmental qualification, with a dedicated focus on icing and heavy rain conditions in both civil and defence aviation. The company develops ice protection solutions and provides highly specialised test capabilities for investigating system performance, robustness, and operational safety under severe weather exposure. Thanks to EUDIS coaching services, Pegasus was able to improve their positioning in the defence sector as well as re-define their business plan and unique value proposition.

"The EUDIS coaching programme offered us a vital outside perspective that revealed opportunities and blind spots we hadn't seen from within. By providing expert feedback on our business model and customer outreach, the coach helped us sharpen our strategy for the defense market. This external guidance was essential in refining how we communicate our unique value proposition to the right partners.", Mr Reinhard Puffing, Phd, CEO.

Leading one-stop shop for aircraft icing solutions

At the core of their technology portfolio is the patented D-IPS (Drone Ice Protection System), a fluid-based ice protection solution specifically developed for multirotor and fixed-wing VTOL UAVs. Unlike conventional ice protection systems, D-IPS operates with significantly reduced power demand, making it particularly suited for endurance-critical UAV missions where electrical energy is a limiting factor.

The system enables active anti-icing with minimal impact on payload capacity and flight duration, while remaining adaptable to different platform architectures. D-IPS can be integrated during aircraft design or deployed as a retrofit solution for existing fleets. By reducing energy consumption and system complexity, it enhances operational reliability and mission availability in icing conditions relevant to both civil and defence applications.

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