Engineering Project - Design and Development of a Mobile Airspeed Sensor

Institute

Lehrstuhl für Hubschraubertechnologie (TUM-ED)

Type

Content

experimental / constructive /  

Description

Project Overview: 

This engineering project focuses on the design, development, and physical realization of a compact, mobile airspeed sensor system intended for use on drones, eVTOL platforms, and experimental flight test beds. The sensor unit is conceived as a clip-on device — lightweight, adaptable, and deployable across a variety of aerial platforms without permanent installation.

Project Scope:

• Mechanical design and 3D-printed housing of a compact, clip-on sensor unit
• Integration of an airspeed sensor (e.g., pitot-static or differential pressure based) with onboard datalogging
• Wireless data readout via Bluetooth for post-flight or real-time analysis
• Implementation of a small onboard display showing live airspeed
• Microcontroller-based system architecture (Arduino or equivalent)
• Validation and functional testing on a suitable platform

 

Requirements

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in embedded systems and microcontroller programming(Arduino)
• Experience with 3D printing and CAD modeling is an advantage
• Motivated to bring a hardware project from concept to working prototype
• Able to work independently and document progress systematically

 

What we offer:

• An applied, hands-on project with tangible results
• Supervision and technical support from our research group
• Access to lab facilities, 3D printers, and hardware components

Possible start

sofort

Contact

Lukas Gaugelhofer
Room: MW 2701
Phone: +49 89 289 16313
lukas.gaugelhofertum.de

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