10/03/2026
ATLAS - Systems & Aeronautics
The only portuguese university team dedicated to the design, construction and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with autonomous flight capabilities. With a constant commitment to the integration of Aircrafts and Avionics, the team’s work spans short-term missions - such as international aerospace engineering competitions like the Air Cargo Challenge (ACC) - as well as community-oriented initiatives, including Wildfire Combat (WFC), alongside long-term research and development (R&D) projects. A truly multidisciplinary team that brings theory to life.
Reaching the sky, breaking the limits!
Our Team
Board
Responsible for the global management and strategic coordination of the project, ensuring that the objectives, deadlines, and budget defined at the beginning of the year are consistently met.
Beyond planning and oversight, actively fosters team cohesion and motivation, keeping every member aligned with the project's vision and driven throughout all phases of development. It also serves as the primary point of contact between the team and external stakeholders, bridging relationships with industry partners and academic institutions to strengthen the project's reach and impact.
Filipa Fernandes
Team Leader
Matilde Lourenço
Technical Director
Afonso Pereira
Aircrafts Coordinator
Francisco Mariquitos
Avionics Coordinator
Our Models
Specifications
- MTOW17.2 kg
- PayloadDeployable Drone - Ícaro
- Wingspan2.75 m
- Capabilities Ícaro - Autonomous FLight
Mission Profiles
- •Wild Fire Combat
- •Search & Rescue Missions
Project News
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July 2025
Santa Margarida Military Camp, Constância
AeroCup 2025 Edition
ATLAS participated in the first edition of AeroCup, in 2025, a Portuguese aeronautical competition designed for university students, challenging teams to design, build, and test an RC aircraft across a series of static and flight evaluations. Competing against other national university teams, ATLAS secured a remarkable second place in multiple categories, including Overall, Engineering Design, and Cost & Manufacturing — in both the Automatic and Manual Classes — marking a strong debut in this new competition and a proud milestone for the team.
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6th Edition
ATLAS Newsletter - 6th Edition
Latest developments and achievements from ATLAS.
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