UAV Competition Resources

SIMNET is an advanced web-based platform for drone design, simulation, and pilot training. It delivers a unique set of multidisciplinary analysis tools encompassing aerodynamics, mass, and performance estimation, alongside flight simulation, to accelerate the systems-level design of multicopter, fixed-wing, and VTOL drones. Learn more at www.simnet.aero. Photos from the SIMNET website.

REGISTER FOR FREE SPONSORED LICENSE

To register your team for a sponsored license, please follow the steps below:

  1. Sign up for a free SIMNET account using the information and institutional email address of your team’s main Point of Contact. https://www.simnet.aero/signup
  2. Fill out the sponsorship form using the same email address used for the SIMNET account: https://bit.ly/simnet-sponsorship
  3. Once your sponsorship application is approved, you will receive an email with further details on how to access your sponsored license.

GETTING STARTED WITH SIMNET

Welcome to SIMNET, your cloud-based solution for drone design and simulation. This tutorial is designed to guide you through the process of setting up your SIMNET account, familiarizing you with the workspace, and helping you navigate the user interface effectively.

View Introductory YouTube Video: SIMNET Tutorial Quickstart Guide

UAV Workshops

Simnet photo-3d printed airplane on field

Workshop announcement: Competition Sponsors PTC (Onshape) and ComQuest Ventures (SIMNET) have put together a short video describing the workflow from designing a model aircraft to preparing the CAD for 3D printing.