Team - UBI Aeronautics Team

The Team

We are the "UBI Aeronautics Team" composed of students specializing in Aeronautical Engineering from the Universidade da Beira Interior. Our team is dedicated to participating in the upcoming "Air Cargo Challenge", slated for Aachen in 2024.

Our team operates through a structured framework of 6 subsystems, each focusing on distinct aspects of project implementation. Each subsystem is led by a coordinator responsible for managing operations and providing comprehensive reports to the team leader. Additionally, we are actively seeking an experienced pilot to conduct rigorous testing of our UAVs and to pilot them during the competition.

Our mission extends beyond competition participation; we strive to advance aeronautical knowledge and innovation, contributing positively to both academic discourse and public awareness of aerospace technologies.

Subjects

Aerodynamics

The Aerodynamics sub-team is responsible for the overall aircraft configuration. For that it is need airfoil, stability and control analysis.

Structures

The Structures sub-team is responsible for designing all the structural components of the aircraft, including the wings, fuselage, tail and other parts.

Propulsion Systems

The propulsion systems sub-team is responsible for acquiring data from the propulsion systems and getting the best performance. For such objective we use wind tunnel tests and more.

Electronic Systems

The Electronic Systems sub-team is in charge of all the electronics used in the aircraft such as acquisition systems and servo motors or batteries.

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing sub-team is responsible for the practical process including carbon fiber, glass fiber laminating, hot wire foam cutting and all practical process needed