The 10th Annual 3D Printed Aircraft Competition (3DPAC) will be held at the University of Texas at Arlington on Jul 11, 2026. This competition is open to student teams from all universities and includes cash prizes for design innovation and best flight performance in fixed wing and rotary wing categories.
The competition could make a good project for a senior capstone design team or group of motivated students seeking hands-on experience. Rules and online registration are available at 3D Printed Aircraft Competition - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - The University of Texas at Arlington. Please share the flyer image below with anyone that might be interested. Contact Rob Taylor (taylorrm@uta.edu) with any questions.