TIMELINE
WHAT HAPPENED?

Our timeline showcases the key milestones in our journey of innovation and excellence in drone technology. From our early beginnings to competing on national and international stages, each competition has been a stepping stone toward pushing the boundaries of aerial robotics.

With every challenge, we have refined our designs, enhanced our strategies, and strengthened our expertise.

Explore our journey through the years and witness how we continue to innovate, achieve, and redefine the future of drone technology.

OUR SKYWARD JOURNEY

Jan'22 - Jun'22
Event 1
DDC MICRO'22
Jan'22 - Jun'22
Event 1
DDC REGULAR'22
Jun'22 - Jan'23
Event 2
SUAS'22
Jun'22 - Jan'23
Event 3
AEROTHON'22
Jan'23 - Jun'23
Event 3
DDC MICRO'23
Jan'23 - Jun'23
Event 3
DDC REGULAR'23
Jun'23 - Jan'24
Event 2
SUAS'23
Jun'23 - Jan'24
Event 3
AEROTHON'23
Jan'24 - Jun'24
Event 3
DDC MICRO'24
Jan'24 - Jun'24
Event 3
DDC REGULAR'24
Jun'24 - Jan'25
Event 2
SUAS'24
Jun'24 - Jan'25
Event 3
AEROTHON'24
Jan'25 - Jun'25
Event 3
DDC MICRO'25
Jan'25 - Jun'25
Event 3
DDC REGULAR'25
Jan'25 - Jun'25
Event 3
SUAS'25

OUR JOURNEY

How It All Took Off.

OUR JOURNEY

How It All Took Off.

Jan'16-Jan'17

Club was founded and research was started.

ADC 2019 Micro

Jan'17-Jan'18

First Aircraft was built after crashes.

Jan'18-Jan'19

Took part in ADC 2019 Micro category and were second nationally.

Jan'19-Jan'20

Built another fixed wing and won best techbical presentation.

Built a 3d printed fuselage.

Took part in SUAS 2019.

Were 35th Internationally and built the CF fuselage and wing.

ADC 2019 Micro

Jan'20-Jan'21

Corona affected the competiton

ADC 2019 Micro

Jan'21-Oct'21

Took part in ADC 2021 and built micro and regular class aircraft.

Were the National champions in it.

Oct'21-Mar'22

One more step ahead started to build and jump in category of multirotor.

Design Started for SUAS 2022.

Built a prototype of Octacopter weiging 22 kgs.

ADC 2019 Micro

Mar'22-Aug'22

Took part and optimized the design of copter and ranked 14th internationally.

Built gimbal system for ODLC and model training.

Took part in Aerothon 2022 and placed 12th nationally for the first phase.

First micro category UAV was built.

Aug'22-Dec'22

Took part in ADC micro and regular.

Were 2nd nationally in micro.

ADC 2019 Micro

Dec'22-Jun'23

Started preparation for SUAS 2023

Built a Quadcopter weighing 20 kg

Enhanced efficiency by optimizing the motor, achieving a speed of 10 m/s

Ranked 5th internationally and 1st nationally in the competition

Participated in Aerothon and constructed a cost-effective frame for the drone

Introduced a new solid-state Li-ion battery chemistry, reducing battery weight and size by 15% and increasing flight time by 35%

Jun'23-Dec'23

Took part in ADC micro and regular class

Made crank dihedral wing for more stability

Made circular fuselage for better airflow and drag reduction

CFD and all analysis comes into picture to analyse our design before manufacturing

ADC 2019 Micro

Dec'23-Jun'24

Took part in SUAS in 2024 and optimised the mechanical frame used in 2023, achieving a global rank of 3rd.

Implemented new carbon fiber (CF) molded rods, which reduced the number of joints and consequently minimized vibration.

Reduced overall frame weight from 20 kg to just 16 kg.

Enhanced flight time to 50 minutes.

Simultaneously participated in Aerothon 2024 and secured 9th place nationally in Phase 1.

ADC 2019 Micro

Jun'24-Dec'24

Took part in DDC 2024 micro and regular class

Micro class featured weight optimization to increase the payload-to-total weight ratio and incorporated new high strength-to-weight ratio materials

Used a dorsal fin for improved stability

Used a rectangular fuselage as the circular fuselage was difficult to manufacture

Introduced suspension in the landing gear for the first time to absorb shock during landing

Used H-tail empennage for better lateral (yaw) stability

Ranked 2nd nationally in micro class and 4th nationally in regular class

Ranked 1st nationally in Aerothon 2024

Used generative design arms for the drone, reducing frame weight to 350 grams

Implemented a newly customized solid-state battery

ADC 2019 Micro

Dec'24-Jun'25

Registered for SUAS 2025

Took part in DDC micro and regular class 2025

Enhanced the structural integrity of the wing in micro class to withstand crashes

Increased the payload-to-weight ratio to the highest in the competition's history

Used tungsten carbide to reduce the volume of the payload

Introduced precise calculation of yaw, roll, and pitching moments

Converted to a conventional tail to improve maneuverability compared to an H-tail

Introduced a payload drop mechanism

Built an 8 kg drone for SUAS, optimized for ease of transport

Drone fits in an 18”x14”x8” box and uses 100Wh batteries

Achieved a historical speed of 25 m/s

Ranked 1st nationally in regular class and 2nd in micro class

Registered for Aerothon 2025

ADC 2019 Micro