What We Do
University of Alberta Aero Design Club
UAlberta Aero Design is a student-led engineering team dedicated to designing, building, and flying a radio-controlled aircraft from the ground up each academic year. Our work spans from initial concept and CAD modeling, to hands-on manufacturing, testing, and ultimately, competition. Guided by the demanding constraints of the competition ruleset, we problem solve through iteration, collaboration, and by achieving more with less.
Bringing together students from all engineering disciplines, we leverage technical skills with creativity, teamwork, and a shared passion for flight. Each project is a chance to explore complex engineering problems in a real-world context. UAlberta Aero design allows students to see their ideas take off!
In the 2025–2026 season, we are looking to take flight at SAE Aero Design East. UAlberta Aero design is entering the Advanced Class. With the added challenge of onboard software systems, this year’s project will push the team to explore new concepts in aerodynamics, avionics, and systems integration. This mission involves autonomous package retrieval and delivery, including a fixed wing take off and conversion to VTOL mid flight. This year will be a bold step into a more complex, interdisciplinary build!
