Project ATLAS

25/10/2017

23/06/2017

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded two prestigious awards for 'Autonomous Operations' and 'Endurance'. We had an amazing time at Llanbedr airfield and made new friends along the way!
We would like to thank the IMechE organisers and their sponsors (Qinetiq, Northrop Grumman Corporation, GKN Aerospace).

06/05/2017

We are pleased to present to you The Pangaea UAS!

Named after the united supercontinent, Project ATLAS hopes to take the competition by storm. The bespoke design consists of a unique T-tail configuration with a custom 3D printed joint. The tapered wings span a whopping 2.43m as she soars through the skies delivering aid relief.

This design has seen many iterations, with countless levels of optimisation ensuring peak performance in both aerodynamic and structural departments. A first round prototype has been built, ready for our maiden flight very soon, Don’t miss it!

We have finally secured all sponsorships, totalling 8 collaborations with Project ATLAS. There are some pretty big names so look out for those in the coming few days!

06/05/2017

It's been a while since we've posted as we've been carefully refining our final design. We are pleased to announce the big reveal will take place today (06/05) at 7 PM (GMT) - Don't Miss It!

14/02/2017

Take a look at our Avionics systems demonstrator!

It was a learning curve to get this manufactured, but props to the team for perservering.

We are pleased to announce we have also secured some big sponsorships, and they will be revealed shortly!

06/12/2016

The first component of our Electronic Aircraft Demonstrator has been manufactured! Watch this space!!

05/12/2016

Using a laser cutter our very own Nick Ranson managed to put together an impressive avionics test bed. Take a Look!

05/12/2016

The team attended the UK Drone Show last weekend at the NEC, Birmingham. Here's a few pics to see what we got up to!

03/12/2016

We're here spectating the UK drone championship at the NEC, Birmingham https://t.co/dpcFps5TZ5

Get the whole picture - and other photos from Project ATLAS

15/11/2016

For those more interested in the background of The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Challenge head over to: https://www.imeche.org/get-involved/young-members-network/auasc

For in depth competition rules and requirements check out the link below:
https://www.imeche.org/docs/default-source/1-oscar/Get-involved/uas-challenge---competition-rules---issue-7-final-extended-deadline.pdf?sfvrsn=0

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15/11/2016

Welcome Everyone! We are Project ATLAS () entering the 2017 UAS Challenge (IMechE) on behalf of Loughborough University.

Take a look at our predecessor, crowned overall grand champions in 2016, Apollo by Project Auxilium.

They also won awards for:
Best Overall Design
Best Manufacturing
Best Viable Operating System

Here's some footage, see how they got on:
https://vimeo.com/173798272

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