about aos rc
Fundamental engineering principles, tested and proven.
AOS RC began with a straightforward question: what happens when you apply rigorous mechanical engineering to FPV drones? What began as a passion project to elevate industry standards naturally evolved into a specialised engineering firm.
Our Story
Our Founder and CTO, Chris Rosser, spent his early career as an aerothermal mechanical engineer working in engineering consultancy. When he turned his attention to the FPV drone industry, he noticed a significant and widespread issue with the poor resonance performance of existing frames. Believing that these flight characteristics could be vastly improved by applying robust engineering principles, Chris began to share his structural analysis openly on YouTube. He undertook extensive testing of drone components to share his findings, aiming to introduce a more objective, data-driven approach to designing, testing, and analysing components.
Today, AOS looks after complex mathematics, resonance analysis, and laboratory testing so you can focus on building, tuning, and flying with complete confidence. Across everything we do, our underlying philosophy remains exactly the same:
We do our best so you can do your best.
Our Core Operations
Product Development
We have brought more than 30 high-performance products to market under the AOS brand. This hardware is manufactured and distributed worldwide in close partnership with CNC Drones, iFlight, RCinPower, FPV CNC Drone, and Unmanned Tech.
Commercial Consulting
Beyond our proprietary designs, we have supported the development of dozens of products for industrial clients. We provide expert engineering advice to help commercial entities design custom aircraft and tune their bespoke builds for reliable, smooth, and predictable flight.
Education
We believe in lifting up the entire drone community through accessibility. We share our technical insights through free YouTube videos and offer structured, comprehensive e-learning courses for pilots ranging from hobbyists to commercial UAV specialists.
Meet the Team
Chris Rosser
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Chris is the engineering powerhouse behind AOS RC, leading all proprietary product designs, testing methodologies, and commercial consulting workstreams. He holds a First Class Masters in Aerothermal Engineering from the University of Cambridge, specialising in analytical engineering, computational modelling, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics. With over a decade of experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale technology projects worldwide, Chris combines deep theoretical understanding with practical experience to optimise UAV performance.
Donát Raffai-Måløy
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Donát manages our relationships with international clients and commercial collaborators, ensuring our engineering services are tailored to the needs of our partners. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from the London School of Economics and brings an extensive background in management consulting with a focus on scaling technology businesses internationally.
Flóra Raffai
Chief Executive Officer
Flóra guides the strategic vision and commercial growth of AOS RC, overseeing our organisational infrastructure and operational workstreams. She holds a Master's degree in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and is an EMCC-accredited organisational coach. Drawing on more than a decade of experience running organisations across the health, education, and technology sectors, Flóra ensures our business operations remain as robust and dependable as our engineering practices.
Natasa Bölcs
Communications Lead
Natasa coordinates our digital marketing and communication strategies, ensuring our technical research and engineering developments are shared clearly with our audience. Currently completing a degree in Psychology at Leiden University, she plays a key role in keeping our global community informed, supported, and connected with the latest updates from the workshop.
Rooted in the Community
We are proud to be a professional firm, but we have never forgotten where we started. The drone community remains at the absolute core of our research and development process. We actively maintain several platforms to ensure our findings remain accessible to everyone.
Independent Research and Development
Our independent testing laboratory is generously supported by our community via Patreon. This direct funding allows us to purchase third-party components and advanced testing equipment without relying on manufacturer sponsorships. It ensures our benchmarking data remains objective, unbiased, and trustworthy.