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MAAV

Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles

University of Michigan

OUR DRONE

Custom-built autonomous quadcopter

Every component designed, built, and programmed by MAAV students.

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SOFTWARE

The Brain

Jetson Xavier NX runs our computer vision and autonomous navigation algorithms. Real-time object detection, path planning, and flight control.

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02

STRUCTURES

The Frame

Carbon fiber construction with custom CNC-machined components. Designed in SolidWorks, optimized through FEA analysis for strength and weight.

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EMBEDDED

The Nervous System

Custom PCBs connect sensors, motors, and compute. PX4 flight controller with our safety systems and power distribution.

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BUILDING THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT

Michigan Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (MAAV) is a student-run project team at the University of Michigan that annually competes with teams internationally in the International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC).

MAAV strives to provide practical, hands-on experience to students by competing annually in the IARC Competition. Members engage in the design, building, and testing of an autonomous unmanned aerial system (UAS) while furthering multiple areas of research.

15+Years Active
50+Members
3Subteams
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THREE SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING TEAMS

Working together to push the boundaries of autonomous flight technology

Structures
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Structures

Design, build, and test drone frames using SolidWorks for CAD/FEA. We utilize carbon fiber layups, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing.

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Embedded Systems
02

Embedded Systems

Custom PCB design for flight controllers and safety systems. The bridge between hardware and software, integrating all electrical components.

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Software
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Software

Computer vision, autonomous navigation, and flight control algorithms. We develop the intelligence that makes our drones fly themselves.

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