Pathfinder 1 is LTA's Proof of Concept (POC) airship, paving the way for future iterations, with carbon fiber composite materials being the preferred choice for these components from the beginning.

Composite components include pods, pods connecting pillars, multiple components, and multiple material nose cones, including Kevlar protective covers and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) connecting mechanisms; Fins; Glass fiber composite engine hood; Composite material engine tower with roller wrapping and high-pressure sterilization (OOA) curing; Hand laid and pressed solidified gangway boards; And external air intakes and brackets made by mixing high-pressure sterilization and OOA manually laid composite materials.

Composite components, Composite products, carbon fabric, kevlar fabric, fiberglass