Design / Build / Fly

What it is about

You work in a team on the conception, design, and construction of an unmanned aircraft (UAV). At the end of the semester you have developed a design-ready concept, produced a rapid prototype, and flown the aircraft to evaluate its performance.

What you will be able to do

• create a conceptual aircraft design
• discuss configuration aspects
• apply decision matrices
• understand and apply iterative design process
• analyze requirements
• work multidisciplinary and in a team
• develop and manage interfaces between subteams
• write technical reports
• improve presentation skills to a professional audience

What the module consists of

• Projekt-/Praktikumcentral: team-based development of the aircraft concept, construction of the rapid prototype and flight testing
• Tutorien/Lehrvorträgerefresh of technical fundamentals (aerodynamics, flight dynamics, structures, propulsion, performance analysis)
• Präsentationenweekly status updates, interim and final reviews for discussion and assessment of progress

Teaching method

• projekt- und teambasiertes Lernensimulates an industrial aircraft design process; promotes collaboration and practical application
• Dozentenpräsentationenconvey the necessary technical fundamentals
• aktive Betreuung durch Dozentensupports solving technical and organizational problems in the subteams