Regatta 2.0 ✦

Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) vehicle developed for the 'Regatta' competition at IIT Bombay.

Control

RC Propulsion

Event

IIT Bombay

Type

Airship

Regatta 2.0 was a specialized Airship/LTA project. The team designed an aerodynamic envelope and a custom propulsion system to navigate obstacles and complete the race course at the prestigious IIT Bombay Techfest.

Mission Profile

Objective: To demonstrate capability and gather data.
Status: Mission Completed Successfully.
Validation: All systems functioned as designed.

System Architecture

Structure: Optimized for stability and weight.
Avionics: In-house developed flight computers.

Key Achievements

Stable flight throughout boost and coast phases.
Successful recovery and payload retrieval.
Verified data against theoretical models.

Team & Learning

Venturing into Lighter-Than-Air technology required a completely new skillset. The team mastered envelope aerodynamics, buoyancy control, and precise RC maneuverability to compete at a national level.

Flight Video

A brief clip from the Regatta 2.0 test flight showcasing launch, ascent, and recovery phases.