Monash Uncrewed Aerial Systems



A student-run team that creates and pushes aerial systems to greater heights

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Monash UAS is a student-run team that designs, builds and operates UAVs for humanitarian purposes.

Our mission is to demonstrate the humanitarian potential of UAVs in civilian and emergency response applications, whilst inspiring and educating the next generation of engineers.

Our Sections

Aerostructures

Avionics

Flight Operations

Propulsion

Operations

Our Latest Initiative

Redback

As part of our latest initiative, we are thrilled to announce our participation in the SUAS 2026 competition with the debut of our newest custom-built quadcopter, the Redback.  the Redback has been designed from the ground up to execute fully autonomous flight and capture high-resolution aerial mapping. The system features a highly capable mechanism for precise payload delivery while being carefully optimized for extended flight endurance and maximum operational efficiency. All of these capabilities are integrated into a modular frame, ensuring strict transportability as we gear up to deploy and compete at the highest level.

Our Former Projects

Last year, the team engineered the Peregrine Mk II. This 3.4 metre span cruise-capable multirotor was designed to push the limits of endurance and range, ultimately securing 6th place at the New Flying Competition in Germany for Endurance and High Performance Flight.