Straton Technologies | Aerospace R&D

READY FOR THE STRATOSPHERE?

STRATOSPHERIC RETURN GLIDER

Designed to operate in the extreme conditions of the upper atmosphere, this stratospheric probe with controlled descent is our flagship project. The main goal of the return glider is to safely bring payloads back to the launch point after a stratospheric flight, offering a reusable solution for high-altitude missions. The development has taken us through rigorous design, testing, and iteration stages, ensuring that it can withstand the harsh environment and perform precision tasks at altitudes few aircraft can reach. Stay tuned as we continue testing and refining this groundbreaking technology.

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STRATOSPHERIC BALLOON FLIGHTS

Our core service is providing stratospheric balloon flights, offering access to the near space environment. Whether you're looking for high-altitude experiments, atmospheric research, or simply an unique way to promote your brand, our team handles everything from launch to recovery. With extensive experience and numerous successful flights, we offer custom solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your payload reaches the edge of space and safely returns to Earth.

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HIGH-ALTITUDE PSEUDO-SATELLITE

Photon is a solar-powered High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) designed for long-endurance operations in the stratosphere. It represents our commitment to push the boundaries of UAV performance, combining ultra-light engineering, advanced energy management, and autonomous flight control.

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In conjunction with the Straton return glider, our custom communications network, and a growing suite of embedded systems, our long-term vision is to build a fully self-sufficient stratospheric ecosystem.

Designed for both civilian and defense applications, this will support surveillance, reconnaissance, mapping, environmental monitoring, and resilient communications — enabling independent operation even in remote or denied environments.

OUR ELECTRONICS ECOSYSTEM

We design and build our own embedded systems — engineered specifically for UAVs and high-altitude platforms. Our electronicsare lightweight, low-power, and tailored to meet the demands of extreme environments.

From flight termination units for stratospheric balloons to robust ground receivers and telemetry systems, they are fully cross-compatible across all our platforms. Built around STM32 architecture, they deliver reliable performance where it matters most — high above conventional operating altitudes.

Key Products
• FTS – Flight Termination System for high-altitude missions
• UT – Universal Ground Transceiver for real-time telemetry and control

In Development
• Radiosondes and Dropsondes
• UAV Transponders
• High-Altitude Flight Computers

"THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT, IT´S JUST THE BEGINNING."

CHUCK YEAGER

WHO ARE WE?

Straton Technologies is a pioneering tech startup founded by a team of aerospace enthusiasts at the University of Žilina. Our mission is to push the boundaries of high-altitude exploration and unmanned aerial systems, offering unique products and services that enable advanced research, technology testing, and specialized UAV solutions.