UA-RAD

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

ROBOTICS AND AERIAL DRONES

WHO WE ARE

UA-RAD is a student led engineering club at the University of Alberta dedicated to pushing the limits of FPV (First-Person View) drone technology. We design, build, and fly custom high performance drones, with our current focus being on building a humanitarian drone system.

OUR MISSION

At UA-RAD, we bring together students who are passionate about using drone technology to solve real humanitarian challenges. Our goal is to design and build an aid-delivery aircraft capable of operating in areas of need, giving members hands-on experience with engineering requirements, safety constraints, and mission-critical design. Our team is focused on creating a reliable platform for delivering essential supplies where they're needed most.

Humanitarian Impact. UA-RAD is committed to advancing drone technology for real-world relief efforts, developing systems capable of delivering essential supplies in conflict zones and disaster-affected regions.

Hands-On Innovation. From carbon fiber frames to real-time video systems, our team builds and tests custom drones using skills in engineering, coding, and design.

Team-Driven Projects. With members from multiple faculties, we work together on creative drone solutions for challenges faced in any drone project.

THE AIRCRAFT

COMING SOON...

Our team at UA-RAD is currently focused on developing a humanitarian aid delivery drone through testing and refinement. Our goal is to create an aircraft capable of safely transporting essential humanitarian supplies to areas in need.

Cruise Speed:

TBD

Weight:

TBD

Flight Time:

TBD

Progress:

25%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You can get involved by reaching out to us through our contact page. We're always looking for motivated students who want to learn and contribute.

No experience is required! We welcome students from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're into engineering, coding, design, or just curious about drones, there's a place for you on the team.

By joining UA-RAD, you can develop hands-on experience in areas like drone assembly, soldering, 3D printing, flight tuning, and FPV piloting. You'll also gain teamwork, problem-solving, and project management skills by working on real builds with other students.

We focus on FPV (First Person View) specialized drones designed for agility and performance. Our builds typically include carbon fiber frames, flight controllers, and video transmission systems for immersive piloting.