Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune ● Student Aeronautics Club
Chasing the Blue
Where Dreams Take Flight
Team Griffin India designs and builds fixed-wing aircraft and multirotor drones for national-level competitions like SAE DDC and Aerothon. From aeromodelling to autonomous UAV systems — we engineer excellence.
Philosophy
The Griffin Mindset
What We Do
We design and build fixed-wing aircraft and multirotor drones for national-level competitions like SAE DDC (Micro & Regular Class) and Multirotor Challenges. We engage in aeromodelling, UAV prototyping, and real-world drone applications.
How We Do
We work as a multidisciplinary team, dividing tasks across key domains. Each member specializes in design, simulation, fabrication, or testing — ensuring a streamlined, collaborative workflow from concept to successful flight.
Why We Do
We're driven by a passion for flight and a desire to innovate beyond the classroom. Our goal is to apply knowledge, sharpen engineering skills, and inspire the next generation — and pass our legacy on to juniors.
Where We Compete
National Competitions
Regular Class
Challenges teams to build larger UAVs optimized for maximum payload capacity and aerodynamic stability — a fine balance of structural integrity, flight dynamics, and engineering excellence.
Micro Class
Designed for agility and innovation — the Micro Class pushes teams to develop compact, rapidly deployable UAVs with strict constraints on packaging and assembly time.
Aerothon 2025
A national-level UAV design and innovation challenge focused on real-world problem-solving, mission execution, and technical excellence in aerodynamics and robust structures.
On The Horizon
Upcoming Events
Regular Class
Team Griffin India is gearing up for its first flight into the SAE DDC 2026 Regular Class — a proving ground for heavy-lift UAV engineering. Bold ideas, strong fundamentals, relentless dedication.
Micro Class
Preparing for SAEDDC 2026 Micro Class where agility, innovation, and rapid deployment take center stage. Compact designs, smart mechanisms, creative thinking — representing VIT Pune with precision.
Be Part Of It
Ready to Take Flight?
Join VIT Pune's most ambitious aeronautics club. No prior experience needed — just passion and curiosity.