Students are challenged to conceive, design, fabricate, and test a radio-controlled aircraft that can take off, land, and optimally meet mission requirements. Teams may participate in one or more classes of competition, Regular, Advanced and Micro – each presenting unique challenges.
We offer discounted hotel accommodations if you are traveling to one of our competitions.
We welcome parents, families, faculty and staff to our competitions year-round. To ensure everyone's safety, we've set a few event policies.
Past CDS participants and other mobility professionals are a crucial part of our competitions. Share your interest in an upcoming event.
Rules and all other important competition operation documents can now be found on saeaerodesign.com
The following companies are supplying parts to competing teams for free, at cost or discounted from retail.
Mobility's leading organizations bring funds and volunteers to make this event happen. View the supporters who made this session possible.
Contact collegiatecompetitions@sae.org
or
SAE Customer Service
877-606-7323
724-776-5970 (outside the U.S. or Canada)