SIG – HKU Unmanned Aerial System (HKU UAS)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Supervisor: Dr. P. Lu (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
About us
Project descriptions
HKU UAS is a student interest group focusing on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). We aim to gather self-motivated drone lovers to learn and work on drone projects together. By joining us, not only can you gain a lot of hands-on experience, you can improve your mechanical, electrical and computer science skills.
In fact, we are also a drone hobby group, in which we can gather and fly drones together in our free time!
Team information
Team Leader: Lai Ho Yin Alex, BEng(ME)
Projects
The two main projects in this academic year are as follows:
The objective of this project is to help members learn about drone basics through interactive and attractive activities. It is more interest-based. The learning materials mostly revolve around FPV technology.
Additionally, members are encouraged to brainstorm and combine these fundamentals with their innovations. We wish to gather drone enthusiasts for future innovative projects.
With the support from Innovation Wing, we join competitions to test our knowledge and skills. This also helps us to learn from other teams for valuable experience.
AUVSI SUAS Competition is a yearly event, designed to stimulate interest in UAS technologies and careers, and to engage students in challenging UAS missions. All the HKU UAS members can participate in the competition, as long as you are passionate.
What do we do for the Capstone Project?
For the Capstone Project, you and your team, along with the rest of the HKU UAS will be designing a UAS to join the AUVSI Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition in Maryland, USA.
Some of the tasks include:
- Design and manufacture of the Drone
- Design and manufacture an Unmanned Ground Vehicle for package delivery
- Design and implementation of an autonomous system to complete missions outlined by the competition
Details of the competition can be found here: https://www.auvsi-suas.org/
Recruitment
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for students passionate about drone technology.
We are also looking for students who are interested in
- Mechanical design and assembly;
- Electrical wiring and soldering;
- Programming; or
- Machine learning
You do not need to be very experienced or knowledgeable. As long as you are passionate, we can teach you and you can learn.
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