Project Pegasus

SmartPrize 2016 Start-Up and Crowd Favorite Winner

Project Pegasus, Crowd Favorite and winner of the Start-up category is a concept conceived and created by Chris Wahmhoff of Wahmhoff Technologies in Baraga, Michigan. The project is a gas powdered, long-range drone that not only can fly up to 200mph, but can carry 200 pounds simultaneously. The drone is made to deliver medical devices and supplies within minutes of receiving an emergency call, resulting in reduced time in reaching a victim. Pegasus raked in 1,799 votes of 5,829 total votes, earning Crowd Favorite cash in the amount of $2,000. The Start-Up Award brought in another $5,250 and $2,500 in attorney advice through Varnum Law.

The prize money for Project Pegasus has gone into both machinery and engineering parts in the shop to further develop the project, while some money has been saved and set aside for travel. Chris notes that he may have found a strategic manufacturing partner willing to put up the $1.2 million for a production plan, and said he is even starting to get excited, as he has been selected as one out of seven for final review and potential funding from the military. When asked about his vision for the future of Project Pegagus, Chris states that he has to “tip-toe” with his response as far as what he can publicly address at the moment. But he did mention that if all goes smoothly, “Something big is gonna happen.”