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Whisper Aero is delivering the next generation of cleaner, quieter, more efficient thrust for drones, aircraft, and more. Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly 20x closer to the ground without disturbing communities, at speeds greater than 200 mph, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost.

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Physics + Aerospace

Engineering + Electronics

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Lux investment: 2021

Founders

Mark Moore

Ian Villa

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Brandon Reeves

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