Drone Team
Twente
Engineering the future of autonomous flight. We design, build, and fly competition-ready autonomous drones.
Innovating UAVs for humanitarian aid at the University of Twente
DroneTeam Twente is a multidisciplinary student team dedicated to developing autonomous drones for emergency relief. We believe UAVs are the future of aid delivery, capable of reaching remote locations without ground infrastructure.
From our award-winning "Phoenix" and "VAU2" to our latest "Nightangle", every drone is engineered in-house to push the boundaries of efficiency, speed, and autonomy. We actively collaborate with partners to apply our knowledge in real-world disaster relief missions.
Built to compete
Nightangle
Modular efficiency for humanitarian aid
Freebird
Innovative tilting rotors for superior control
Nekbeth
High-speed, low-cost delivery
Meet the people
28 students across 6 departments — one mission.
Team Manager
Full-Time
Miguel Bofil Grandes
Team Manager
Technical Manager
Part-Time
Walid Slimani
Technical Manager
Finance Manager
Part-Time
Furkan Canbolat
Finance Manager
Marketing Manager
Full-Time
Brandon Dcruz
Marketing Manager
External Manager
Part-Time
Gallyon Doest
External Manager
Chief External Affairs
Part-Time
Karl Kroski
Chief External Affairs
Chief Airframe
Full-Time
Daniel Luis Mederos
Chief Airframe
Engineer
Part-Time
George Birca
Engineer
Engineer
30 EC Minor
Emiel Keizers
Engineer
Engineer
Part-Time
Ioannis Soulimiotis
Engineer
Engineer
Part-Time
Anis Spiridon
Engineer
Engineer
30 EC Minor
Daniel Simon
Engineer
Chief Electronics
Full-Time
Xavier Dominic Iaboada
Chief Electronics
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Justin Nguyen
Engineer
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Andre Cuadras Diaz
Engineer
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Elze Mazuronyte
Engineer
Chief Software
Part-Time
Arlen T Croak
Chief Software
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Yousef Mesef
Engineer
Chief Aerodynamics
George-Razvan Chirila
Chief Aerodynamics
Engineer
30 EC Minor
Wisang Umam
Engineer
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Nagi Anezaki
Engineer
Engineer
Alejandro Solis Mercado
Engineer
Engineer
15 EC Minor
Alexander Radoslavov Rachev
Engineer
Chief Dronobox
Full-Time
Victor Andrei
Chief Dronobox
Engineer
Part-Time
Illia Mirzaali
Engineer
Engineer
Part-Time
Andrii Yevmenchuck
Engineer
Graphic Designer
Part-Time
Kerem Kabakulak
Graphic Designer
Manufacturing
Part-Time
Victor Andrei
Manufacturing
Our track record
Seven years competing at the IMechE UAS Challenge — the UK's premier student drone competition.
IMechE UAS Challenge 2025
NightangleBest Design Award (by Leonardo), Best Media & Engagement, 1st in Documentation. 8th overall — best placement in DTT history and highest VTOL score. First-ever complete autonomous flight in competition.
United Kingdom
IMechE UAS Challenge 2024
FreebirdMost Promising Award for our innovative tilting front rotor design, reducing motor count from five to four while maintaining VTOL capabilities.
United Kingdom
IMechE UAS Challenge 2023
NekbethCompeted with Nekbeth, our high-speed 3D-printed VTOL drone capable of 120 km/h cruising speed for rapid aid delivery.
United Kingdom
IMechE UAS Challenge 2022
ThunderbirdMedia & Engagement Award for effective outreach with schools and local students through STEM engagement. 17th out of 32 overall.
United Kingdom
IMechE UAS Challenge 2021
PhoenixMost Promising Team Award for our hybrid VTOL design combining plane and quadcopter technology.
United Kingdom
IMechE UAS Challenge 2020
VAU2Innovation Award (1st), Media Award (3rd), Business Proposition (7th), Design Award (8th out of 38). Our first-ever prize as a team.
Online (38 teams, 10 countries)
IMechE UAS Challenge 2019
ToothlessDesign Award (3rd), Media Award (6th), Business Proposition (10th). 19th out of 32 overall. Our first competition entry with a unique octa-plane VTOL.
United Kingdom
Join our team
We're always looking for motivated students who want to push the boundaries of drone technology.
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