TEAM 2023/24
BOARD
The board consist of President, Vice-President, Project Manager, heads of departments, Secretary and Treasurer Its task is to manage and administer the association. The board coordinates the progress of the project
Board members
Marco Hanna
presidentAlessia Bove
CTO & vice-presidentGiorgio Curioni
project managerManuel Iannotta
marketingAlessandro Cornale
AerodynamicsGiuseppe Rizi
AerodynamicsChiara Cozzolino
electronics & propulsionEdoardo De Russis
electronics & propulsionChristian Bonaventura
flight mechanicsDavide Benini
flight mechanicsAlberto Armanni
structuresMarco Caniato
structuresAERODYNAMICS DEPARTMENT
The Aerodynamics Department focuses on estimating the aerodynamic forces that enable the aircraft to fly and maneuver. Its responsibilities are divided into two distinct phases: during the conceptual phase, together with the Flight Mechanics Department, it guides the initial design of the wing and control surfaces; during the later stages of development, it uses numerical tools to calculate the loads acting on the aircraft during flight.
The two phases are also distinguished by the tools used, with simpler software employed during the first phase (e.g. XFLR5 and DUST), while the second relies primarily on Ansys Fluent for CFD simulations. Dassault SOLIDWORKS is used to adapt CAD geometries for aerodynamic analysis.
No theoretical notions are directly used, but a general understanding of aerodynamic concepts is essential for a critical analysis of the results, while specific knowledge about the software used is not strictly required.
For future applicants:
1st to 3rd year: decent understanding of the basic principles of aerodynamics, basic modelling capabilities in Solidworks
4th year: excellent understanding of aerodynamics, basic modelling capabilities in Solidworks, basic understanding of Python or MATLAB
Department Members
Alessandro Cornale
head of departmentGiuseppe Rizi
head of departmentELECTRONICS AND PROPULSION DEPARTMENT
The department is in charge of choosing and arranging the on-board electronics and sensors, designing the moving surfaces, and determining the engine and cooling system of our fixed-wing drones. The main areas of research concern flight controllers, radio protocols, the implementation of autonomous driving and the development of acquisition systems for bench and wind tunnel tests.
For future applicants:
- Basic knowledge of brushless motors and its components
- Basic knowledge of LiPo batteries and their testing
- Experience in soldering and electronics assembly
- Experience in model aircraft or drones and their components
- Knowledge of CAD software and MATLAB
Department Members
Chiara Cozzolino
head of departmentEdoardo De Russis
head of departmentMARKETING DEPARTMENT
The MKTG department handles relationship management with partner companies with the goal of networking with companies that decide to support the project. In particular, it has a key procurement and purchasing role in making sure that the team always has what it needs available. Also within the department are social profile and event management functions, both of which are crucial to allowing as many people as possible to connect with Fly Mi.
For future applicants:
Regardless of the year or course of study, excellent communication skills, a strong motivation to take action and get involved, as well as the ability to be versatile and adaptable are essential.
Department Members
Manuel Iannotta
head of departmentFLIGHT MECHANICS DEPARTMENT
The department handles aircraft design from conceptual design through preliminary design, concluding with performance analysis. So the department must continually interface with all others for decisions regarding different aspects of the aircraft, from airfoils to construction methods to the servos used.
For future applicants:
To work in the department, it is necessary to have some knowledge of the Matlab environment, since the work is mainly done on that software, and above all, a desire to go deeper and get involved by proposing new ideas and alternative solutions to the problems encountered.
Department Members
Christian Bonaventura
head of departmentDavide Benini
head of departmentBiagio Amenta
Filippo Elmi
Lorenzo Lucatello
Giulio Martella
Andrea Peruzzetto
Edoardo Semeria
STRUCTURES DEPARTMENT
For future applicants:
- 1st/2nd/3rd year: good/very good knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, or other 3D design programs, such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidEdge. The program used will still be SOLIDWORKS. Basics on carbon functionality and utilization, processing, lamination pathway.
- 4th/5th year: good/excellent knowledge of SOLIDWORKS, good/excellent knowledge of the structural field, with specific appreciation if you already have knowledge of using ABAQUS or other similar programs.
However, what makes the most difference is your personal background: having already worked on aircraft models, participated in aeromodelling competitions, or having good knowledge of mechanical transmissions will have significant weight in the candidate selection process.