The Union Aero Team is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with DragonPlate, a leading innovator in carbon fiber composite materials. Known for their precision engineering and unmatched material strength, DragonPlate’s carbon fiber components have already played a key role in elevating our aircraft design, both literally and figuratively.

From the very first test flights, it was clear that DragonPlate’s products weren’t just a structural benefit, they were a competitive advantage. This past season, our aircraft faced significant design challenges, especially in high-stress regions such as the main spine and landing gear assemblies. By integrating DragonPlate’s lightweight yet incredibly strong carbon fiber components, we were able to maintain structural integrity while minimizing weight, an essential trade-off in competitive aeronautics.

What makes DragonPlate a natural partner for our team is not only the quality of their materials but also the ease of use. Their sheets and tubes are easily cut, drilled, and assembled, making them ideal for our iterative prototyping process and the tight build timelines of SAE Aero Design.

As we continue developing next-generation aircraft for competition, research, and innovation, this partnership will enable us to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering with greater confidence and capability.

We’re incredibly grateful to DragonPlate for supporting student innovation and engineering education. We look forward to building even more advanced and resilient aircraft together in the seasons ahead.

Learn more about DragonPlate’s products on their website: https://dragonplate.com/

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Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us at aeroclub@union.edu.

Photos by Spencer Shaffer