Build Flight-Ready UAS Designs with Ansys, part of Synopsys

Sharpen your simulation skills that help you validate performance before you fly.

As you prepare for the UAS Challenge, understanding how your unmanned aerial system behaves in real-world conditions is just as important as the final build. Simulation can help you evaluate aerodynamic performance, validate structural integrity, and make smarter lightweight design decisions—before you ever fly. Ansys, part of Synopsys, offers a wide range of tools, learning resources, and support for student teams, and our Ansys Innovation Courses are a great place to start. Learn how simulation fits into real UAS design work through step-by-step online courses:

• Aerodynamics of a Quadcopter: Learn how airflow impacts quadcopter performance and stability, and see how CFD can be used to analyze aerodynamic behavior.
• Quadcopter Composite Rotor Arm Analysis: Explore structural analysis of composite rotor arms and understand how material choices and loading conditions affect strength and performance.
• Topology Optimization of Quadcopter Landing Gear: Discover how to use topology optimization to make quadcopter landing gear lighter while keeping it strong for landing impacts.

See what an Ansys Student Team Partnership can mean for your team’s performance