DRINO is about enabling the passionate owners of vintage- and experimental aircraft to chase their aviation dreams and ambitions with confidence. We do so by providing the best and most robust technical solutions that have been extensively tested, are field-proven and backed by a wide range of satisfied customers.

Who we are

Claus Vad

Founder & CEO, M.Sc.
Master of science in Mechatronic Control Engineering from Aalborg University.
Extensive experience from industrial manufacturing companies within multi-domain systems engineering, product development, testing and compliance.
Vice president of the Danish chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA Chapter 655) and member of the technical council. Aerobatic pilot, and happy owner of a Piel Emeraude and Steen Skybolt.

Hardy Vad

Technical Advisor
Honorary EAA Chapter 655 member with 40 years of experience in the technical council.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) within wooden construction, aerodynamics, stability and engines.
Inspector for 25+ homebuilders.
Plansbuilt, kit-built and restored several aircraft, amongst others, KZ-VIII, DR-109, Lancair 360.
Aerobatic pilot and former RDAF Fighter Pilot on Saab F-35 Draken and RDAF Test Pilot on Saab T-17 Trainer.