About RotAero
Rotaero B.V. is a new Dutch developer and manufacturer of advanced Wankel (rotary) engines, continuing a proven design heritage spanning decades. Originating from pioneering cleaner, high-performance alternatives to traditional two-stroke kart racing engines in the 1990s, this expertise has grown to support a wide range of applications—including manned and unmanned aircraft, helicopters, boats, vehicles, and generators.
Our rotary engines are prized for their low vibration, compact design, smooth, robust torque delivery, and reduced emissions. Backed by a history of thousands of units sold and hundreds of thousands of reliable operating hours, our engineering lineage has earned a reputation for durability and performance in demanding environments.
At Rotaero, we’re committed to modernizing this legacy through advanced engineering and production. Our focus is on pushing rotary engine technology forward to meet today’s challenges—especially in the rapidly growing drone market, where performance, reliability, and efficiency are more important than ever.
Our Story
Rotaero was founded by a close-knit team of six passionate engineers, designers, and innovators who shared a vision: to transform rotary propulsion for unmanned systems. Coming from diverse backgrounds — from UAV airframe design to advanced engine development and aerospace systems engineering — we saw the potential to build something better, lighter, and more capable.
Our team blends decades of experience in drone engine technology, hybrid powertrains, precision mechanical engineering, and future-focused innovation. By combining these skill sets, we created Rotaero to deliver propulsion solutions that break through limitations and set new standards in endurance, reliability, and integration.
What drives us every day is a commitment to push beyond the ordinary. We believe that collaboration, creativity, and precision are the keys to unlocking the next generation of UAV capabilities — and we’re proud to support our customers on their most critical missions.
