FreeAero

Pioneering Soaring Solutions for Advanced Aviation

Revolutionizing Aviation Through Soaring Principles

Leveraging natural phenomena to enhance aircraft efficiency and performance

Consulting Services

Expert guidance on implementing soaring principles in aviation projects

Research & Development

Innovative solutions for high-altitude and long-endurance platforms

Mission Planning

Advanced software solutions for optimal flight path planning

Toby Freeland

Our Founder

Toby Freeland, MEng

A distinguished expert in aeronautical engineering, Toby combines elite-level soaring experience with cutting-edge engineering expertise. As former Lead Engineer at BAE Systems' PHASA-35 program, he developed mission-critical software for stratospheric flight trials, specializing in power usage optimization and environmental modeling.

With an Imperial College London background in aeronautical engineering and expertise in Reinforcement Learning for high-aspect wing control, Toby brings unique insights to aviation challenges. As a current British Gliding Team member and former World #1 ranked pilot with over 1,100 hours of soaring experience, he bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Get in Touch

Ready to explore how soaring principles can enhance your aviation projects?

toby@free-aero.com