Sky-high excitement at Moganshan General Airport 🚁: The 2025 China Universities Aircraft Design Competition (CUADC) returned to Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland from October 6–14, drawing nearly 4,000 undergrads from 150+ universities—Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Poznan University of Technology, and even elite military academies!
Day one kicked off with heart-pounding FPV (first-person view) drone battles: student pilots navigated micro drones through balloon-popping dogfights, pulling off inverted hangs, swallow-rolls, and sideslip maneuvers that had the crowd on their feet 🙌.
Beyond the thrills, CUADC is a breeding ground for aviation innovation. Teams showcased homemade models—from multi-rotor drones to sleek aerodynamic planes—blending engineering know-how with creative flair. Many described the experience as building their own action movie in the sky.
For students eyeing careers in aerospace, defense, or commercial drones, CUADC is more than a competition—it’s a launchpad. With hands-on challenges and networking opportunities, these future engineers are charting new courses for Asia’s aviation industry. Stay tuned as we track their next maneuvers!
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China's student aircraft design competition fuels aviation innovation
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