The Company

Engineering the
Unconventional.

Founded by a returning expert from the USA with over 20 years of international experience in aerospace, space systems, and unmanned technologies, RoninTech provides end-to-end engineering solutions spanning concept development, rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment of autonomous and space-based platforms.

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Domains

Air / Land / Sea

RoninTech — Aerospace / Maritime

Defense Agencies / OEMs / Research Institutions / Tech Startups

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Operational Excellence

Technical Capabilities

Comprehensive engineering expertise spanning the entire lifecycle of autonomous system development, from concept to field deployment.

System Design
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Concept & System Design

From requirements analysis to system architecture, aerodynamics, and airframe design for multi-domain platforms.

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Prototyping
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Prototyping & Integration

Rapid fabrication using composites and additive manufacturing, with full avionics and payload integration.

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Autonomy
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Autonomy & Control

AI/ML-powered flight control, computer vision, and sensor fusion for intelligent autonomous operation.

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Testing
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Testing & Validation

Comprehensive ground testing, flight testing, and operator training for mission-ready deployment.

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Mass Production
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Mass Production

Scaling validated designs into reliable, repeatable manufacturing — from low-rate initial production to full-volume series output.

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Track Record

Selected Past Projects and Experience

Proven experience delivering advanced autonomous systems for NASA, Toyota, U.S. Department of Defense, and leading research institutions.

eVTOL & UAM Design
Urban Air Mobility
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eVTOL & UAM Design

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for next-generation urban air mobility solutions.

Indoor Flying Sphere
Patented
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Indoor Flying Sphere

Patented spherical UAV design for safe indoor operation and confined space inspection.

NASA Mars Helicopter Alternate Design
NASA
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Patented Alternate Flight Control — NASA Mars Helicopter

Developed a patented alternate flight control design for a NASA Mars Helicopter — a distinct architecture from NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA XHAB Habitat
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NASA XHAB Habitat

Exploration habitat systems development for NASA’s deep space human exploration programs.

Toyota Mothership
Toyota
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Toyota Mothership

OSU Researcher and Toyota developed inflatable kites capable of reaching altitudes up to 10,000 meters (32,808 feet) for wind energy harvesting and weather data collection.

Inflatable Wing and Structure
Inflatable Structures
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Inflatable Wing and Structure

Lightweight, packable inflatable wing and airframe structures engineered for rapid deployment and high strength-to-weight performance.

NASA Mars Spacecraft and Space Systems
NASA
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NASA Mars Spacecraft and Space Systems

Inflatable Mars spacecraft concepts and space-systems engineering for deep-space exploration and planetary entry, descent, and landing.

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Systems In Flight

Selected flight tests and concept demonstrations from across our platforms.

eVTOL / AAM / Flying Car

AAM
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AAM
1/3 Scale Single-Seat eVTOL
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1/3 Scale Single-Seat eVTOL
1/7 Scale MACA Hydrogen-Powered AAM
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1/7 Scale MACA Hydrogen-Powered AAM

Mars Helicopter

Mars Helicopter
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Mars Helicopter

Flying Sphere

ATLAS Flying Sphere, 2015 AUVSI
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ATLAS — Flying Sphere, 2015 AUVSI

Inflatable

Inflatable Winged UAV
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Inflatable Winged UAV
Inflatable Mars Spacecraft Concept
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Inflatable Mars Spacecraft Concept
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Leadership

The people translating decades of frontier aerospace and unmanned-systems experience into RoninTech’s engineering.

Dr. Ben Loh

Dr. Ben Loh

Founder, CEO, & CTO

verified Returning Expert — Malaysia Expert Programme (REP), 2025

Career History

  1. Malaysia Returning Expert (Present) — Sept 2025, after 24 years in the USA

  2. Chief Aerospace Engineer & Founder, Defend Eye P.S.A., Poland (2022 – 2024)

  3. Assistant Research Professor, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE), USA (2022 – 2024)

  4. Senior Research Engineer, Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI), USA (2016 – 2022)

  5. CTO & Co-Founder, Unmanned Cowboys, LLC, USA (2015 – 2016)

  6. President & Co-Founder, ModernBlox, LLC, USA (2014 – 2020)

Dr. Ben Loh is an aerospace engineer, unmanned systems innovator, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience spanning research institutions, government programs, and deep-tech startups across the United States and Europe.

Throughout his career, he has led the development of advanced unmanned and autonomous systems across air, land, sea, and space domains, including eVTOL and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) platforms. His expertise lies in transforming breakthrough concepts into mission-ready capabilities through rapid prototyping, systems integration, and technology maturation.

His work has supported organizations including NASA, Toyota, the U.S. Department of Defense, and numerous commercial and government partners, resulting in multiple patented innovations and successful technology development programs.

As Founder, CEO, and CTO of RoninTech in Malaysia, Dr. Loh leads the company’s mission to deliver advanced autonomous and aerospace solutions that provide operational advantages for defense, security, and industrial customers while strengthening Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for unmanned systems innovation.

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