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Georgia Tech HeavyBird
Georgia Institute of Technology
universityGeorgia Tech's team focuses on hybrid propulsion combining electric motors with a compact turbine generator for extended range under load.
Aircraft
NameThunderlift
Weight48.7 lbs
Best Payload121.8 lbs
Ratio2.5:1
Team Members
Dr. Michael FosterTeam Lead
Olivia GrantHybrid Systems Lead
Carlos MendezAerodynamics
Ashley ParkPilot (RPIC)
Design Concept
Quadcopter with hybrid-electric powertrain. Small jet-fuel turbine charges batteries mid-flight for sustained heavy-lift operations over the full course distance.
Flight Windows
Day 3
2026-08-04
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Lane 1
Day 5
2026-08-06
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Lane 1