UAV Forge
UCI Samueli Project
Ranked 1st in the U.S.
Ranked 7th Internationally
(out of 49 teams)
What We Do
Designing High-Performance Aircraft
Crafting custom carbon fiber frames and aerodynamic composite structures to ensure lightweight, durable, and efficient flight.
Smart Sensing for Enhanced Awareness
Integrating sensors through onboard data processing to provide real-time target tracking with environmental understanding and mapping.
Optimizing Flight Performance and Obstacle Avoidance
Designing precise control algorithms to ensure stability and efficiency while dynamically reacting to ensure safety throughout each mission.
Payload Integration and Functionality
Developing and testing payload systems to meet specific mission requirements and ensure robust and consistent performance.
Building Reliable and Custom Avionic Solutions
Creating and maintaining avionics solutions that guarantee seamless communication, control, and power delivery.
Innovation
It’s what we do.
Forge Ahead.
Primary Objective
While UAV Forge’s annual objective is to excel in the SUAS 2025 competition, the primary goal is to ensure that the undergraduate students involved in the project apply their engineering and computer science competencies to address a significant real-world challenge.













