Design Build Fly @ Berkeley | Crowdfunding Campaign

Design Build Fly @ Berkeley is a student team that develops an aircraft each year to compete in the annual Design/Build/Fly (DBF), a competition under AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics). The team completes multiple checkpoints throughout the year to move on to the on-site competition against a hundred other teams that test vehicle performance and flight capabilities through a series of tests and missions.

Throughout the year, students will gain experience in design and CAD; simulations, testing, and analysis; manufacturing; business, media, and outreach; and much more. Our students gain hands-on experience that apply concepts from classes in the context of aircraft.  

As a new organization, members of the team have shown dedication to not only designing and building a well-designed and competitive aircraft, but also to building a successful team setup for the coming years.

Here is a breakdown of how funds will be allocated if we reach our goal ($5K): 

1. Avionics: $1,250 
2. Airfoil/Aerostructures: $1,500 
3. Simulations: $375 
4. General Operations: $1,575 
5. Pilot training: $250 
6. Mock Competition: $50

We plan to have an extended project goal of $10K, which would then double our budget in each category.  We constantly strive to create a space for learning, growth, and innovation where students of all backgrounds get applied, real-world experiences they can take with them beyond the club. We greatly thank you for your time and consideration in supporting us in creating such an environment.

Learn more about our organization, AIAA, at our website!