Drones in Aerospace Engineering Education: The Case of UVigo Aerotech

This chapter plumbs into the challenges of aerospace engineeringAerospace engineering education, spotlighting the inherent gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The section advocates for innovative approaches to address this divide within the constraints of traditional academia. Central to this is the role of student associationsStudent associations, exemplified by UVigo Aerotech, in providing hands-on experiences such as designing and manufacturing fixed-wingFixed-wing drones for students. Throughout it emphasized how these associations not only improve academic learningLearning but also provide essential skills to its members. It also highlights the symbiotic relationship between academic studies and practical experiences as facilitated by student associationsStudent associations, urging for an innovative approach to build a link between theory and application.