Glider Team

An autonomous glider designed to reach the target on landing.

COMPETITION: ARLISS

250 g
Mass
66 cm
Wingspan
0
Competitions

Design goal

The design goal of the glider is to reach the target with a propulsion-less, controls-only glide. This project is meant to be a unique solution to achieve the requirements set by the Cansat competition, as no other teams have attempted a glider as of yet.

How it works

The glider will rely on minimal control surfaces and a small onboard flight controller to reach the target. With no parachute attached, the moment the glider releases from the payload canister, its wings will fold out and it will rely on two servo-controlled ailerons to guide its descent down towards the target.

Gallery

Glider Prototype
Glider Prototype
Wing Servo
Wing Servo
Glider Wing Folded top down
Glider Wing Folded top down
Folded Wing CAD
Folded Wing CAD
Un-folded Wing CAD
Un-folded Wing CAD

General Specifications

Mass
250 g
Wingspan
66 cm
Competitions
0

Meet the Team

Luke Ricketts

Luke Ricketts

Glider Team Lead

  • Geneva Brannon

    Aerospace Engineering

  • Thomas Fitzgerald

    Physics

  • Henry Gilmore

    Electrical Engineering

  • Kyler Jacobs

    Mechanical Engineering