This document outlines the key phases, tasks, and deadlines to move the Luna project from its current planning stage to being fully operational.
Master Thesis Priority (Jan - Aug 2026)
The founder Simone Testino will be focusing on his Master Thesis from January to August 2026.
Impact on Luna:
- Active Development Paused: Physical prototyping and commercial launch will be deferred until after graduation (September 2026).
- Ongoing Low-Intensity Tasks: Regulatory inquiries (ENAC/EASA) and patent prosecution will continue in the background.
- Team Building: We remain open to co-founder discussions during this period.
Phase 1: Legal & Regulatory Approval (Current)
Deadline: End of 2025 (Ongoing)
This is the most critical initial step. We must gain a clear understanding of the operational boundaries for Luna in Italy before committing to production.
- Objective: Define the precise rules for flying Luna in various environments:
- Private and public areas.
- Active construction sites.
- Congested areas and gatherings of people.
- Action: Based on the initial research and questions outlined in Regulatory Research, we have submitted inquiries to ENAC. We are awaiting official clarification.
- Contingency Plan: If Italian regulations are prohibitive, we will pivot to a strategy of manufacturing in Italy for export to countries with more favorable laws.
Phase 2: Academic Hiatus
Timeline: January 2026 - August 2026
- Focus: Completion of Master’s Degree in Logic and Philosophy of Science.
- Luna Activities:
- Monitor regulatory responses.
- Maintain patent status.
- Passive co-founder search.
Phase 3: “Luna Lab” Setup & Prototyping
Timeline: September 2026 - November 2026 (Post-Graduation)
We will establish our initial R&D and Luna Production space to build and test the first full-scale prototypes.
- Objective: Create a working, reliable prototype of Luna.
- Location: The lab will be set up in collaboration with ColivingLiguria, which will provide the necessary space and facilities for the team.
- Process:
- Develop cost-effective testing methods.
- Use hydrogen for initial inflation tests to minimize costs during experimentation.
- After validating the design with hydrogen, build and test the final version with helium to confirm flight characteristics.
- Finalize the software for safety systems.
Phase 4: Initial Market Validation
Timeline: Starting December 2026
With a working prototype, we will begin gathering feedback from the target market.
- Objective: Validate customer interest and gather testimonials.
- Strategy:
- Identify and approach potential local clients in the event and construction industries.
- Offer the first Luna units for rent at a low cost (or for free) in exchange for detailed feedback.
- Use these initial deployments to refine the user experience and build a portfolio of use cases, as detailed in the Business Plan.