U-Fly Team is a prominent aeromodel design team composed of students from the Aeronautical University in Querétaro (UNAQ), both from the Engineering and University Technician programs. Since its inception, the team has proudly represented the university, with its legacy dating back to 2013.

Over the years, the team has welcomed new members who bring exceptional skills and, most importantly, a strong sense of camaraderie that contributes to the overall success of the team. U-Fly Team carries out various activities within the UNAQ's "Prototypes and Models Workshop," utilizing the facilities for the development of their projects.

The central project of U-Fly Team revolves around the design, manufacturing, and testing of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) to compete in SAE Aero Design competitions. They carefully consider aspects such as aerodynamics, propulsion, and prototype functionality. These competitions provide students with a realistic experience simulating workplace challenges, allowing them to test and improve their design and problem-solving skills.

U-Fly Team has distinguished itself through efficient management, showcasing the educational quality of UNAQ and its commitment to excellence. Each competition is an opportunity to overcome challenges and learn from new experiences.

The U-Fly team continues to look towards the future, pursuing new goals and facing each sky filled with opportunities with enthusiasm and determination. Their legacy at UNAQ serves as an example of teamwork, innovation, and success in the exciting world of aeronautical engineering.

Achievements:

In national competitions:

• SAE Mexico 2015 – Second place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2015 – Third place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2016 – Querétaro, Qro. First place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2017 – Silao, Gto. First place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2018 – Monterrey, Nuevo León. First place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2019 – Monterrey, Nuevo León. Second place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2020 – Monterrey, Nuevo León. Third place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2022 – Querétaro, Querétaro. First place overall.
• SAE Mexico 2023 – Querétaro, Querétaro. Third place overall in the Regular category.
• SAE Mexico 2023 Querétaro, Querétaro. First place overall in the Micro category.

In international competitions:

• SAE West International 2014 – 28th place overall.
• SAE West International 2015 – Ninth place overall.
• SAE West International 2016 – Van Nuys, California, USA. Fourth place overall.
• SAE Brasil International 2016 – Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil. Thirteenth place overall.
• SAE East International 2017 – Lakeland, Florida, USA. Tenth place overall.
• SAE West International 2018 – Van Nuys, California, USA. Third place overall.   
• New Flying Competition 2018 – Hamburg, Germany. Second place overall.
• New Flying Competition 2020 – Hamburg, Germany. Fifth place overall.
• Air Cargo Challenge 2021-22 – Munich, Germany. Eleventh place overall.

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