Lorenz Meier, CEO of Auterion and the mind behind PX4 and Pixhawk, has just rolled out the Nemyx Vertical Launch System, a game-changing modular launcher that works with drones from any vendor on one standardized platform. The system stacks drones vertically inside tubes or ISO containers and uses an electric elevator to lift each aircraft into position for sequential launches. It handles everything from FPV drones and interceptors to mid-range loitering munitions without forcing operators to swap hardware. By stacking the aircraft, Nemyx packs 30 percent more drones into the same volume than traditional launchers. Built for defense missions, it supports target handoff, single-shot or full swarm releases, and complete fleet flexibility. The design integrates directly with Auterion’s swarm software so mixed-vendor teams can operate from ground vehicles or containers as one coordinated force.

This approach ends the old headache of carrying a separate launcher for every new drone type. Operators can now switch suppliers or mix airframes while keeping the same launch tubes charged, updated, and ready. The sealed system runs on its own battery for hours or stays powered for months in the field. Whether launching a lone interceptor or sending a swarm after a designated target, Nemyx turns mixed inventories into true autonomous mass. Meier’s announcement positions the launcher as the missing hardware layer that finally matches Auterion’s software vision. Defense teams gain denser firepower, faster response, and the freedom to evolve their drone fleets without starting over. The result is a simpler, denser, and far more flexible way to put aircraft in the air at scale.