Dalhousie Aero Design Team | Student-Built Aircraft

Our Mission: SAE Aero Design 2027

We are a student-run team from Dalhousie University, NS, Canada.

What We Do

Founded in Summer 2025, our goal is to create new opportunities in aerospace engineering and hands-on design innovation at Dalhousie. We are preparing to compete in the prestigious **SAE Aero Design Competition in 2027**.

Design: Conceiving the optimal aircraft structure and system.
Build: Fabricating a flight-ready, radio-controlled aircraft from scratch.
Test & Fly: Validating performance against real-world mission requirements.

The Challenge: Regular Class

We are focused on the Regular Class, which challenges us to develop a fundamental understanding of flight and structural efficiency.

The primary objective is simple:

Maximize Payload, Minimize Weight.

This experience prepares the next generation of engineers for careers in aerospace and beyond.

Ready to Build the Future?

We're looking for passionate students from **ALL** disciplines and years.

Gain Real-World Skills

Aircraft Design & Build Skills
Aerodynamics & Flight Principles
Advanced Manufacturing (Composites, 3D Printing)
Competition Experience

Learn By Doing

Move beyond the textbook. We offer hands-on experience in every step of the engineering process, from initial concept sketches to final flight testing. It's the best way to prepare for an industry career.

All Majors Welcome

This team needs more than just engineers! We rely on skills from all fields:

Project Management, Marketing, Finance, Technical Writing, and Electrical/Software work.

Apply Today

Partner With Us

Your support is crucial for our success at the SAE Aero Design Competition. Our estimated $19,500 project budget supports both aircraft development and international competition logistics.

"Sponsorship is your chance to be associated with the current & future successes of Dalhousie University at an International level. The skies await!"

Breakdown of our 2026-27 Budget

Travel46.6%
SAE Costs18.1%
Miscellaneous10.4%
Mechanical8.9%
Flight Electronics8.9%
Early Prototype3.7%
Marketing3.5%

Detailed breakdown is available in our Sponsor Package.

Sponsorship Tiers

Exposure	Platinum ($3000+)	First Class ($2000+)	Business ($1000+)
Plane available for company events	✓
Company merch distributed at Dalhousie events	✓	✓
Logo on team banner and plane	✓	✓	✓
Logo on team apparel and social media	✓	✓	✓
Logo on team website	✓	✓	✓