The Competition
What is AIAA DBF?
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Each year students of the University of Washington take part in the AIAA Design, Build, Fly (DBF) competition. Teams from over one-hundred institutions must design, fabricate, and demonstrate the flight capabilities of an unmanned, electric, radio-controlled aircraft that best meets specified mission profiles. Encouraging innovation, these mission requirements change each year.
The Experience
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Through this competition, students gain real-world aircraft design experience. Students working with the team will develop skills with products that will carry over to their professional careers. DBF gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines within aeronautics and apply what they learn in classes in a setting similar to that of industry.
The Latest
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Relive our journey during the 2024 AIAA DBF Competition in Wichita Kansas, where we placed 3rd of 100+ teams.