About Airborne Robotic Club
Fostering STEM innovation through the excitement of aerial robotics.
Our Mission
The Airborne Robotic Club provides a unique platform for students to dive deep into the world of STEM. Through our flagship blimp competition, we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, and innovators by providing hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming autonomous aerial robots in a fun, safe, and competitive environment.
Why Robotic Blimps?
Safety First
Soft, buoyant designs make blimps inherently safer to operate near people compared to traditional drones.
Extended Flight
Power-efficient flight allows for longer operation times (2+ hours), enabling complex missions and extended practice.
Unique Learning
Explore unique challenges in aerodynamics, stability, buoyancy control, and sensor integration specific to lighter-than-air vehicles.
Meet the Organizers
Dr. Ningshi Yao
Assistant Professor (GMU)
PI of Control, Intelligent Autonomy/robots, and Optimization (CIAO) Lab, George Mason University
Yojan Gautam
PhD student
Control, Intelligent Autonomy/robots, and Optimization (CIAO) Lab, George Mason University
Dr. Jun Zhao
Organizer
Zhejiang University Alumni Association, Greater Washington D.C. Chapter (ZUAADC).
Dr. Hao Li
Organizer
Zhejiang University Alumni Association, Greater Washington D.C. Chapter (ZUAADC).
Ping Wang
Organizer
Zhejiang University Alumni Association, Greater Washington D.C. Chapter (ZUAADC).