WindShape

Advanced Drone Testing & Wind Generation Technology

Core Services & Expertise

WindShape operates as innovative high-tech laboratory equipment developer founded in 2015, providing unique WindShaper technology for drone testing, aerodynamic research, and environmental validation with 10 years expertise, 5 patents granted, 60+ commissioned WindShaper units, and 26,350 fans assembled across operations on two continents.

Core services include:

Drone Test Centers:

Comprehensive drone testing facilities in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2,000 m² with 8 labs) and Geneva, Switzerland equipped for all aspects of drone development and certification.

Tulsa Test Center capabilities:

• Environmental chambers improving robustness
• Wet lab for rain flight readiness testing
• Wind, gust, and turbulence robustness testing
• Controllable repeatable flight testing in unique flight lab
• Subsystems characterization and validation lab
• Dedicated outdoor drone flight range

Geneva Test Center capabilities:

• Controllable repeatable flight testing in unique flight lab
• Aerodynamic characterization with fully automated test bench
• Design for reliability with FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) support

C-Class Marking:

Requirements validation for safety, performance, environmental standards before European airspace operation including C0 (lowest-risk category) system validation.

Environmental Testing:

Critical validation for reliable safe real-world operation including Arctic Environment (arctic conditions operations), Desert Environment (desert operations), High Altitude Environment (high altitude flights).

Flying Autonomous:

Services for drone manufacturers enabling fully autonomous flight operations.

Performance Assessment:

Comprehensive evaluation of drone physical, electrical, aerodynamic characteristics including Maximum Speed Assessment, Maximum Attainable Height determination through testing.

Safety Assessment:

Developing responsible certifiable drone systems with C2 Link Reliability Assessment, Ease of Control Verification, Follow-me Mode Testing, Manufacturer’s Instructions Review.

Specialized Analysis:

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) – top-down logic-driven risk assessment identifying how multiple small failures cascade into critical system events. FMEA – structured proactive method evaluating system/product potential failure points.

WindShaper Technology Products:

WindShaper 3×3:

0.75m x 0.75m test section with 81 wind pixels, portable mobile configuration for propulsion unit characterization, educational projects, small lab applications.

WindShaper 6×3:

Modular configuration for intermediate testing requirements.

WindShaper 8×8:

Larger scale research facility configuration.

WindShaper 12×12:

3m x 3m configuration similar to “WindShaper One” inaugurated at Caltech in 2017, comprising 1,296 fans. 50th WindShaper shipped October 2024 to Mississippi State University.

Fan Module Options:

• Fan Module 0812 Series
• Fan Module 0816 Series
• Fan Module 2420 Series
• Fan Module 2425 Series: 240mm wind-pixels, 17 wind-pixels per m², 1 wind-pixel per module, wind speed up to 25m/s, 2.3kW per module

Optional Features: Tilting mechanism, flow straightener, convergent, transparent test section with easy access, divergent, modules attachable/detachable within minutes.

Service guarantees: Controllable repeatable testing, fully automated test benches, modular configurations meeting various research needs, online configurator for custom WindShaper design.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating on two continents with facilities in United States and Europe serving global drone development and aviation research markets.

USA Headquarters: Tulsa, Oklahoma – 2,000 m² test center with 8 laboratories (inaugurated 2025)

European Headquarters: Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland – 3,000 m² total space (350 m² offices, 650 m² laboratories and workshops)

Historical milestones: Geneva incorporation 2017, first Geneva offices 2019, GENIUS NY $500,000 prize 2021, Syracuse NY subsidiary development, Tulsa Oklahoma relocation 2023, Vernier relocation 2024.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

WindShape maintains 10 years expertise since 2015 with 5 patents granted, 60+ commissioned WindShaper units worldwide, and 28 people across two continents.

Company history highlights:

2015 (Inception): Prof. Flavio Noca dreams about testing drones in free flight, Guillaume Catry develops prototype fan array.

2016 (Proof of Concept): First 3×3 fan module (240mm x 240mm) assembled. Prof. Mory Gharib (Caltech) partners to host first real-scale WindShaper at Caltech CAST (Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies).

2017 (Incorporation & Inauguration): WindShape LLC incorporated Geneva, Switzerland. “WindShaper One” inaugurated at Caltech – 12×12 module array (3m x 3m) with 1,296 fans, remaining world’s largest WindShaper for 5 years.

2018 (Commercialization): WindShaper technology commercialization begins with defined founder roles: Guillaume (strategy/commercialization), Alberic (sales/communication), Sergio (engineering), Luca (production), Nicolas (R&D).

2021 (GENIUS NY): $500,000 prize as GENIUS NY finalist, enabling US subsidiary development Syracuse NY with first US employee.

2022 (Profitability): Team grows to 9 people, company reaches profitability first time.

2024 (50th WindShaper): 50th WindShaper shipped October 2024 to Mississippi State University (12×12 unit, 3m x 3m), total 16,280 fans assembled.

Vision: “Bringing your innovations to market, one test at a time.”

Values: Innovation (cutting-edge thinking for forward-looking solutions), Integrity (honesty, transparency, trust), Quality (highest standards, robust reliable results), Collaboration (working together, sharing knowledge), Sustainability (efficiency with environmental responsibility), Confidentiality & Trust (robust data protection and privacy).

Academic partnerships: Caltech CAST (Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies), Mississippi State University.

Industry applications: Biology (learning from birds, studying insect navigation, understanding wildlife harsh environment survival), Automotive (full-scale car testing at fraction of cost, garage environment wind tests), Sport (realistic training conditions, aerodynamic performance improvement, wind sports studies).

Client Benefits & Advantages

WindShape’s 10 years expertise with 5 patents provides exceptional intellectual property protection and technological innovation leadership. Their 60+ commissioned WindShaper units worldwide with 26,350 fans assembled demonstrates extensive manufacturing and deployment experience.

Unique technology differentiation: Modular wind generator configurable to various research needs from table-top WindShaper 3×3 (0.75m x 0.75m) through large-scale WindShaper 12×12 (3m x 3m) facilities. Online configurator enables custom WindShaper design adaptation.

Caltech partnership with “WindShaper One” (world’s largest for 5 years) validates academic credibility and technological capability. GENIUS NY $500,000 prize demonstrates competitive startup recognition and innovation validation.

Profitability achievement 2022 proves sustainable business model beyond research grant dependency. Two-continent operations (Tulsa Oklahoma, Geneva Switzerland) provides global service accessibility.

Comprehensive testing capabilities: 8-lab Tulsa facility (2,000 m²) addresses all drone testing aspects from environmental chambers through outdoor flight range. C-Class Marking European airspace certification support addresses regulatory compliance requirements.

Modular fan technology: Attachable/detachable modules within minutes enables rapid configuration changes. Wind speed up to 25m/s with 2.3kW per module provides substantial testing power.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 2015 (10 years expertise)
• Patents: 5 granted
• Installations: 60+ commissioned WindShaper units
• Production: 26,350 fans assembled
• Team: 28 people on two continents
• Facilities: 3,000 m² offices and labs (Tulsa 2,000 m², Geneva 1,000 m²)
• Recognition: GENIUS NY $500,000 prize finalist 2021
• Milestone: 50th WindShaper shipped October 2024

For drone manufacturers requiring C-Class Marking European certification, aerospace researchers needing controllable repeatable flight testing, autonomous systems developers validating fully autonomous operations, environmental testing programs requiring Arctic/Desert/High Altitude validation, and aviation companies demanding comprehensive performance and safety assessment, WindShape provides the patented technology, dual-continent facilities, and 10-year expertise essential for advanced drone testing and wind generation solutions.

Contact Details:

USA Test Center: Tulsa, Oklahoma (2,000 m², 8 labs)
Europe Test Center: Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland (3,000 m² total)
Website: windshape.com
Founded: 2015
Team: 28 people across two continents
Technology: 60+ commissioned WindShaper units, 26,350 fans assembled, 5 patents granted

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