Purdue AIAA Design, Build, Fly
Purdue DBF seeks to inspire and challenge students outside of the classroom through the design, construction and testing of mission-driven remotely piloted aircraft.
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Preferred abbreviation: DBF
Description: Purdue Design, Build, Fly (DBF) is a competitive team operating under the Purdue AIAA student chapter. We are comprised of 30-plus primarily undergraduate aeronautical and astronautical engineering students and are focused on mission-based remotely piloted aircraft built for the annual AIAA DBF competition.
Requirements for joining: Must eventually become a member of AIAA student chapter and national AIAA if attending the competition.
Weekly time commitment 4 hours
Type of organization: Design
Engineering disciplines involved: Aeronautical and astronautical, mechanical