Hardware

Structures designs and fabricates the multirotor airframe and structural interfaces supporting avionics and payload systems. Using software such as SolidWorks for CAD and in-house fabrication tools, the team develops airframes, motor mounts, and landing gear.

Carbon fiber composites, reinforced filaments, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping are used to balance strength, stiffness, and weight. Designs are validated through load analysis and vibration testing in the Rutgers Drone Lab to optimize strength-to-weight while enabling fast iteration and modular upgrades.

Propulsion designs and integrates the thrust and power systems that define vehicle performance. Using simulation tools such as eCalc alongside empirical testing, the team evaluates motor and propeller combinations, ESC integration, and battery configurations.

Thrust-to-weight ratio, thermal margins, efficiency curves, and endurance targets are analyzed to ensure stable and scalable flight across mission profiles.