DBF Aircraft Design & Avionics Integration
An RC aircraft design-build project focused on aerodynamic sizing, SolidWorks modeling, avionics integration, propulsion setup, and weight-and-balance checks.
Overview
This project converted mission requirements into a manufacturable RC aircraft configuration through design review, CAD modeling, fabrication planning, and integrated hardware preparation.
Problem & Approach
The aircraft needed to balance aerodynamic performance, payload constraints, propulsion layout, structure, and build practicality. The approach combined early sizing, SolidWorks modeling, and iterative integration checks.
System Architecture
The system included the aircraft structure, propulsion system, control surfaces, onboard avionics, and weight-and-balance configuration required for flight readiness.
My Role
- Led project planning, review cadence, and build coordination.
- Supported aerodynamic sizing and SolidWorks component modeling.
- Integrated avionics and propulsion components using A&P-informed assembly practices.
- Supported weight-and-balance checks during final preparation.
Evidence
Evidence includes CAD work, integration notes, airframe build process, and weight-and-balance preparation. Photos and diagrams will be added after the project artifacts are selected.
Outcome
The project produced a flight-ready aircraft build path with integrated avionics, propulsion components, and documented preparation for test readiness.
Limitations
The page should not overclaim flight performance without measured flight-test data. Current claims focus on design, integration, fabrication support, and readiness preparation.
Next Step
Next steps are to add CAD renders, airframe photos, avionics bay documentation, and any available test or weight-and-balance data.