Design. Build. Fly.

Design Build Fly – UAEU is more than a challenge—it's a national initiative designed to develop students' practical engineering skills through innovation and teamwork.

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About the Competition

Design Build Fly – UAEU is an applied academic competition that allows engineering students to implement their theoretical knowledge in real-world aircraft design. Organized in collaboration with Eco Adventure Tourism and local universities, the competition is built to simulate the full cycle of innovation—from concept to execution.

Each team is challenged to design, fabricate, and successfully fly a remote-controlled aircraft while meeting specific performance, technical, and presentation criteria.

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What Makes This Competition Unique?

Encourages creative aircraft design and hands-on prototyping.
Offers real-world simulation of engineering constraints and teamwork.
Combines technical presentations, flight performance, and judged evaluation.
Links students with academic mentors, industry experts, and national talent initiatives.
Takes place at Al Ain Aeroclub with live demonstration days and public exhibitions.

Design.

Students conceptualize their RC aircraft, including structure, aerodynamics, and systems, using CAD software or hand-drawn plans.

Build.

Teams construct prototypes using selected materials and techniques, preparing for technical evaluation and flight tests.

Fly.

Aircraft are flight-tested at a dedicated field in Al Ain, judged on stability, maneuverability, and mission performance.

Ready to Build and Fly?

Whether you're new to RC planes or have years of experience, Design Build Fly welcomes all who dare to defy gravity.

Participating teams receive access to design guidelines, mentorship from experts, and the chance to showcase projects in front of judges and spectators.