Being part of Lboro UAV
I joined Lboro UAV in 2021 (my part A), the application process to join the team involved completing a form on general questions about past project experiences and why I wanted to work in my top pick department. Successful applicants were given a formal (non-technical) interview as the final stage.
My role for the 2024 competition was Chief Systems Engineer, where I managed the systems department in designing and building the UAV's powertrain and flight control system, and then flight testing and tuning the UAV for stable fully autonomous flight.
The best part of being in the Team for me is everyone working together for one goal in creating the best UAV. Seeing how the project develops from scribbles on a whiteboard to a real flying aircraft and how the team develops alongside it, and at the end stepping back to realise how far we have come. It is a unique experience.
It is a lot of fun and there are many social aspects to Lboro UAV, there are usually socials that happen throughout the project (laser tag, pub nights etc.) so do not be put off!