Reach New Frontiers

Welcome to KUAVA – The UAV Team of Koç University

About KUAVA

Koç University Aerial Vehicles Association (KUAVA) is a student-led engineering team dedicated to designing, building, and flying innovative drones. Our mission is to push the boundaries of aerial technology, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and compete at the highest levels nationally and internationally.

Mechanical Division

Works on aerodynamic design, structural integrity, and manufacturing using advanced materials and techniques.

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Electronics Division

Works on avionics, power distribution, sensor integration, and communication systems.

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Software Division

Works on flight control algorithms, autonomous navigation, and ground control software.

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Strategy Division

Manages sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, media, and educational outreach to promote KUAVA and STEM.

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Mechanical Division

Works on aerodynamic design, structural integrity, and manufacturing using advanced materials and techniques.

Learn More

Electronics Division

Works on avionics, power distribution, sensor integration, and communication systems.

Learn More

Software Division

Works on flight control algorithms, autonomous navigation, and ground control software.

Learn More

Strategy Division

Manages sponsorships, partnerships, marketing, media, and educational outreach to promote KUAVA and STEM.

Learn More

Our Aircraft

Innovation takes flight. Explore the fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles engineered by KUAVA.

Chidori (VT1)

Retired

Our legacy platform that pioneered our VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) technology.

Flight Time:30 mins
Range:20-25 km
Payload:4 kg
Propulsion:VTOL

Goshawk (FW1)

Retired

A fixed-wing push motor configuration V-tailed plane.

Flight Time:25 mins
Range:5-10 km
Payload:1.5 kg
Propulsion:Pusher Plane

Phoenix (VT2)

In Development

A powerful, modular, and lightweight VTOL UAV configuration. Designed for research and development purposes.

Flight Time:30 minutes
Range:20-25 km
Payload:8 kg
Propulsion:VTOL

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Competitions & Achievements

We thrive on challenge. KUAVA proudly represents Koç University in prestigious national and international competitions.

TEKNOFEST Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Competition - 2023

2023

National UAV contest at Teknofest, focused on autonomous flight and payload delivery.

Finalist (Fixed-Wing Division)

METU VTOL Aircraft Competition - 2023

2023

METU challenge for designing and flying vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Finalist

TEKNOFEST Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Competition - 2024

2024

Teknofest UAV contest emphasizing autonomy and precision in payload missions.

Finalist (Fixed-Wing Division)

METU VTOL Aircraft Competition - 2024

2024

Annual METU event refining vertical flight and control system design.

Finalist

METU VTOL Aircraft Competition (Active)

2025

Ongoing 9th METU VTOL challenge, sponsored by Boeing, driving new VTOL concepts.

Active

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