SWaP-Optimized Propulsion System for the evolving needs of the drone platforms.
Stoich Engines builds purpose-engineered engines for the next generation of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones. We equip unmanned aerial systems with the critical propulsion necessary for extended range, persistent surveillance, and high-stakes data acquisition.
Our patented engine design, along with advanced combustion strategies, allows us to achieve unrivaled fuel-efficiency, superior reliability, and optimal performance, crucial for the most demanding ISR missions.
Our engine design, uniquely grounded in 3D printing, allows us to significantly lower production costs and eliminate critical supply chain bottlenecks. We are committed to producing the most cost-effective, yet reliable and high-performance engines needed for the evolving battlefield with drones.
At Stoich Engines, our propulsion systems are purpose-built to deliver exceptional performance in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Leveraging advanced design, CFD modeling, and precision manufacturing, we ensure optimal reliability under real-world conditions. With access to a CFR-compliant engine test laboratory, we rigorously validate our engines at the demanding operating profiles typical of drone platforms, ensuring mission readiness and endurance where it matters most.
Our engine design eliminates friction between key moving parts through an innovative opposed-piston architecture featuring well-balanced piston movement. This near-frictionless operation minimizes energy losses, enabling us to achieve an exceptional brake thermal efficiency of 45%—well beyond conventional engine benchmarks. The result is a more compact, robust, and fuel-efficient engine optimized for heavy fuels.
Our engine design, made possible through advanced 3D printing, reduces the number of parts by 20%, streamlining manufacturing and enhancing reliability. Its modular architecture enables seamless power scaling by adding engine blocks, making it easily adaptable to higher-power applications without sacrificing efficiency.
Our low piston speed reduces wear, extending service intervals and increasing the estimated time between overhauls (TBO) to 2,000 hours. Additionally, the uniblock design supports higher compression ratios without the valve and sealant issues common in conventional diesel engines, further enhancing durability and reliability.
Highest power-to-weight ratio and fuel efficiency.
Mohan serves as co-founder and CEO at Stoich Engines, bringing over two decades of extensive expertise in engine technology and logistics innovation.
Mohan serves as co-founder and CEO at Stoich Engines, bringing over two decades of extensive expertise in engine technology and logistics innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on engines, emissions, and efficiency, he possesses a deep understanding of core propulsion challenges. His distinguished career includes product leadership roles at Uber, Amazon Last Mile, and USXpress, where he drove significant advancements in logistics solutions. Mohan combines a unique blend of hardtech and software experience with a proven track record of leading large teams and a relentless customer obsession, all vital in shaping Stoich Engines' product and service offerings.
Dan Carder serves as co-founder and CTO at Stoich Engines, contributing over three decades of unparalleled expertise in combustion technologies and engines.
Dan Carder serves as co-founder and CTO at Stoich Engines, contributing over three decades of unparalleled expertise in combustion technologies and engines. He has spearheaded groundbreaking research initiatives, securing funding from Defense agencies, numerous engine manufacturers, and aftermarket device producers. His remarkable career includes leading the West Virginia University team that, in 2016, played a pivotal role in uncovering the Volkswagen emissions scandal, an achievement for which Time magazine recognized him as one of the 100 most influential people that year. Beyond these significant scientific contributions, Dan's most enduring impact stems from his dedicated mentorship of graduate students at WVU, many of whom now hold influential positions at leading engine manufacturers and credit their success to his guidance. His profound insights and leadership are instrumental in driving the development of Stoich Engines' innovative and reliable propulsion solutions.