Sydney UAV Engineering

Sydney UAV Engineering Sydney UAV Engineering develops remote-controlled UAVs to compete in the AIAA Design Build Fly competition.

We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of UAV design while providing an environment for our student members to thrive as engineers and leaders. The Design Build Fly team is comprised of students enrolled at the University of Sydney who develop remote-controlled UAVs to compete in the AIAA Design Build Fly competition. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of UAV design while providing an environment for our student members to learn new skills and thrive as both engineers and leaders.

A NEW SEASON BEGINS! ✈️What a way to kick off the semester! Last week, SUAVE officially welcomed our DBF team into the 2...
10/08/2026

A NEW SEASON BEGINS! ✈️

What a way to kick off the semester! Last week, SUAVE officially welcomed our DBF team into the 2026–27 season with our Team Orientation Day and SUAVE Town Hall. 🎉

From getting everyone up to speed on the team, our goals and what’s ahead, to meeting new faces and reconnecting with familiar ones, it was the perfect start to what we hope will be another incredible DBF season. 🛩️

And of course, we couldn’t finish the day without some fun! 🎳❤️ We headed out for SUAVE’s FIRST EVER Bowling Night, bringing together members from across the society for a night of strikes, questionable bowling techniques, and plenty of laughs.

A new season, a new team, and a whole lot ahead of us.

Applications for the 2026/27 Design Build Fly season are officially open!Join the team behind one of Australia’s top-per...
12/05/2026

Applications for the 2026/27 Design Build Fly season are officially open!

Join the team behind one of Australia’s top-performing DBF programs and be part of designing, building, testing, and flying our next competition aircraft!

Whether your interests are in engineering, manufacturing, testing, media, or operations, there’s a place for you in the team!

Applications close Wednesday, 20th May at 9:00 PM.

The Design Build Fly Team at the University of Sydney has achieved a strong result at the 30th annual AIAA Design Build ...
01/05/2026

The Design Build Fly Team at the University of Sydney has achieved a strong result at the 30th annual AIAA Design Build Fly competition, with Project Humpback 🐋 successfully completing all missions at the fly-offs a couple weeks ago.

The team’s 2026 entry, Project Humpback, has achieved:

🏅 14th overall
✈️ 1st in-flight performance (M1 + M2 + M3)
🇦🇺 1st in Australia
🌏 1st in Asia-Pacific
📈 Greatest improvement (66 → 14)
🌎 3rd overall outside the U.S.

This result is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the entire USYD DBF Engineering and Operations team, who have committed months of effort to the design, build, and testing of the aircraft. Despite a challenging setback in the report score, including a penalty, the team delivered where it mattered most. In the air.

Only 18 teams successfully completed all three flight missions. Project Humpback demonstrated consistency and reliability across all missions, executing clean flights with minimal issues throughout the competition. M3, however, kept the team on edge until the very end.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for their continued support in making this achievement possible.

At Sydney UAV Engineering, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of aircraft design and continuing to build a culture of excellence, resilience, and performance in the years to come.

A couple of weeks ago, we at Sydney UAV Engineering held our 2026 Launch Night, where we unveiled Project Woombah, our 2...
09/04/2026

A couple of weeks ago, we at Sydney UAV Engineering held our 2026 Launch Night, where we unveiled Project Woombah, our 2026 USYD Design Build Fly competition aircraft, alongside Project Platypus from our Air Cargo team and the latest innovations from Project FASTR.

Over the past months, our teams have worked tirelessly to bring these projects to life, showcasing the dedication, creativity, and engineering excellence that define SUAVE. Launch Night was a celebration of the remarkable progress made across all teams and a testament to the passion that drives our members forward.

Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, faculty members from the University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering, and every SUAVE member who has made these achievements possible.

Next stop, Wichita, Kansas for our DBF team as Project Woombah heads to the 2026 AIAA Design Build Fly competition, and Germany for our Air Cargo team as Project Platypus takes on the international stage. Stay tuned for updates as our teams represent USYD globally.

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