Welcome to The Magnus Drone Project

ISTF Project #16-3229 was developed in response to the 2015-2016 Internet Science and Technology Fair.

National Critical Technology (NCT) Category: Manufacturing

Sub-Category: Robotics

The field of aviation is prone to change; new construction methods and fueling alternatives are researched and developed in the pursuit of maximizing efficiency. As such, our group has designed a remote-controlled drone possessing large cylindrical rotors utilizing the principle of the magnus effect as a means of generating lift.