{"id":"windtracx","n":"WindTracX","t":250,"s":{"what_it_does":"WindTracX is a Swiss company developing autonomous Aero Kite Drones that use high-altitude wind to help propel ships. Its rigid-wing system flies above 250 metres, where winds are stronger and more stable. It helps vessels reduce fuel consumption, operating costs and emissions without replacing their main engines.","best_for":"Shipowners, fleet operators and shipbuilders seeking wind-assisted propulsion for cargo ships, bulk carriers and Ro-Ro vessels.","sets_apart":"WindTracX combines vertical takeoff and landing, autonomous flight and compact onboard storage in a scalable system for new vessels and retrofits.","legal_name":"WindtracX Sagl","entity_type":"Maritime propulsion technology company","customers":"Shipowners, shipping companies, fleet operators and shipbuilders.","products_services":"Dragonfly Aero Kite Drone, wind-assisted propulsion systems scalable from 25 kW to 1 MW, new-build integration and vessel retrofits, direct sales and leasing","technology":"Patented rigid-boxed wing design, fully autonomous takeoff, flight and landing, lightweight components, low-maintenance operation and weather-resistant materials.","use_cases":"The modular system is designed for different vessel sizes and maritime sectors, including cargo shipping, bulk carriers, tankers and offshore applications. It can be integrated into newbuilds or retrofitted to existing vessels without replacing conventional propulsion."},"url":"https://windtracx.com","img":"https://milliontokenwindow.com/i/40f8e1c15b1f8d18c4ec53db3bada238f86c603404706e2f997781eaefd4190a.webp","c":"energy-sustainability","loc":[46.2933,8.9903],"hub":"Lodrino, Switzerland","p":"2026-09-13"}