Net Zaero Division
Research • Development • Engineering • Prototyping
Innovation Engine
The Net Zaero Division (NZD) is the research and development engine of Zaeronautics. It drives the company's innovation pipeline across aeronautics, robotics, clean energy, and emerging space technologies — transforming ideas into testable prototypes that advance sustainable, sovereign design.
NZD's purpose is to ensure that every Zaeronautics breakthrough begins from first principles and ends in something buildable, efficient, and proudly local.
"If it flies, rolls, crawls, or powers the future — it begins here."
"To design and prototype the next generation of clean, autonomous, and energy-positive systems through disciplined research, additive manufacturing, and African-led engineering."
Research Domains
| Domain | Description |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | Concept development and structural design of electric and hybrid aerial platforms. |
| Robotics & Autonomy | Research into modular ground and aerial robotics for logistics, inspection, and humanitarian applications. |
| Energy & Power Systems | Development of compact battery modules, solar-linked powertrains, and grid-independent charging systems. |
| Satellite & Orbital Concepts | Early research into micro-satellite and data-relay architectures to support regional connectivity. |
| Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Experimentation with 3D-printed composites and recyclable materials to minimize import dependency. |
| Simulation & AI Modeling | Digital-twin and computational design workflows that shorten the path from concept to prototype. |
Zero Waste in Innovation
NZD believes that responsible engineering is efficient engineering. Each design is treated as a living experiment — evolving through data, iteration, and purpose.
First-Principles Design
Start from physics, not precedent.
Sovereign Manufacture
Build for local capability and resilience.
Circular Engineering
Reuse materials, recycle knowledge.
Digital Fabrication First
Design for modern manufacturing.
Shared Learning
Every test informs the next Zaeronautics generation.
From Concept to Reality
Building Ecosystems
NZD collaborates with academic, industrial, and governmental partners to expand regional capability in clean technology.
Early partnerships include universities, fabrication labs, and innovation agencies supporting research in composites, energy storage, and UAV systems.
Each collaboration strengthens Zaeronautics' mission to build not only prototypes — but ecosystems of talent and shared progress.
Transparent Operations
NZD reports to the Zaero Systems Directorate (ZSD) for certification and standards, and strategically to the Zaeronautics Executive Board for funding and intellectual-property management.
All projects follow transparent QA processes, traceable documentation, and adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 principles scaled appropriately for a start-up environment.
"To establish Africa's first continuous innovation loop — where data from the field becomes design insight, and design becomes national capability."
NZD aims to mature into a continental center for sustainable R&D — a place where every Zaeronautics product, from drones to power systems, originates through locally led innovation and global-standard engineering.
Get In Touch
Net Zaero Division — Research & Development
📍 Dakar Technopole, Senegal
✉️ research@zaeronautics.com
