SAE Aero Design
SAE Aero Design challenges university students to assume a system engineering approach to design and prototype radio-controlled or autonomous aircraft. Students analyze requirements, perform trade-studies, present a technical design report and build a prototype aircraft to match the requirements.
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MathWorks provides complimentary software for this competition. If your team is participating in this competition and needs software, fill out the software request form.
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