OUR TEAM, OUR STRENGTH
We are a student team from the University of Padua that brings together young engineers and enthusiasts with a common goal: growing together through innovation, research, and teamwork.
We are a multidisciplinary group of students from different degree programs, united by the same passion and the challenge of turning ideas into reality. More than just a university project, Lift UP is a formative and human experience, where each member contributes their skills while learning to collaborate in a dynamic and stimulating environment.
We believe in the value of teamwork, in the strength of passion, and in the drive towards the future. For us, every achievement is not a final destination, but a new starting point from which to continue improving.
DIVISIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TEAM MANAGER
Alberto Melato
Degree Program: MSc in Management Engineering
Coordinates all group activities, managing schedules and acting as a link between the various divisions. Ensures that the project progresses in a harmonious and effective manner, guaranteeing organization and continuity in the team’s work.
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Leonardo Paro
Degree Program: MSc in Aerospace Engineering – Space
Supervises the design and construction of the drone, ensuring proper communication among all departments involved. Coordinates technical activities from the initial design phase to construction, making sure that every solution is consistent with the project objectives and that the work of the different divisions proceeds in an integrated and efficient way.
LAB MANAGER
Edoardo Capra
Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering
Coordinates the activities carried out in the laboratory, ensuring that they are conducted safely and efficiently. Responsible for identifying and preventing potential risks, promoting compliance with safety regulations, and taking action to avoid situations that could compromise the health of team members.
FLIGHT MECHANICS MANAGER
Jonni Dalla Rosa
Degree Program: MSc in Aerospace Engineering – Space
Responsible for analyzing the drone’s performance and coordinating the preliminary design, defining the overall configuration based on technical choices, constraints, and project requirements. Also manages the sizing of control surfaces, ensuring overall stability and consistent flight performance.
AERODYNAMICS MANAGER
Riccardo Bozzoli
Degree Program: MSc in Aerospace Engineering
Coordinates the development of high-performance solutions, from the selection of the airfoil and wing geometry to their optimization through CFD simulations. Works in collaboration with other divisions to integrate results with construction requirements, ensuring an efficient and feasible design.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Sofia Gabban
Graduate in Graphic & Web Communication from DAM Academy
Manages social media channels and the creation of graphic, photographic, and video content, overseeing the team’s visual identity. Supervises communication with sponsors and partners, ensuring visual consistency and maximum visibility for the project. The goal is to highlight the work of the technical divisions, present the projects, and strengthen partnerships through clear and effective communication.
electronics
ELECTRONICS MANAGER
Claudio Di Bartolo
Degree Program: Automation and Systems Engineering
Coordinates the integration and management of the flight controller, overseeing the configuration of automatic piloting systems and the calibration of onboard sensors. Manages the connection between GPS, receiver, servos, ESCs, and telemetry modules, ensuring reliable links and the proper functioning of autonomous flight and FLY-BY-WIRE systems. Supervises the implementation of control logics and the interface with Mission Planner, guaranteeing stability and precision during flight tests.
ELECTRONICS MANAGER
Gabriele Muddolon
Degree Program: Electronic Engineering
Manages the integration and installation of onboard electronics, handling receiver, GPS, servos, batteries, and related wiring, as well as motor assembly and soldering, and radio system (RX/TX) setup. Coordinates research and implementation activities to ensure a reliable and fully functional electronic system.
Structures
FUSELAGE MANAGER
Isabella Motta
Degree Program: MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Coordinates the design and production of the fuselage within the Structures division. Oversees the development of construction solutions and manages the layout of the cargo to be transported, ensuring optimal integration with the other components of the aircraft. Works with the involved departments to guarantee solidity, functionality, and consistency with the competition requirements.
WING MANAGER
Martino Beccari
PhD in Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space
Coordinates the design and construction of the wing, defining geometry, airfoil, and structural solutions to ensure high aerodynamic performance and structural reliability. Collaborates with the aerodynamics and structures departments to integrate the wing with fuselage and tail, ensuring design consistency and efficiency throughout all phases of flight.
TAIL MANAGER
Lorenzo Cadonà
Degree Program: Aerospace Engineering
Coordinates the design and construction of the tailplane, defining geometry and structural solutions to ensure the aircraft’s stability and control. Collaborates with the aerodynamics and structures departments to integrate the tail with the wing and fuselage, ensuring aerodynamic efficiency, mechanical strength, and reliability under different flight conditions.
LANDING GEAR MANAGER
Marco Morasso
Degree Program: MSc in Aerospace Engineering – Aeronautics
Responsible for the design and construction of the landing gear, focusing particularly on its interfaces with the other aircraft structures. Coordinates the development of structural solutions to guarantee robustness, reliability, and optimal integration with the overall aeronautical configuration.
FLIGHT CREW
Pilot
Leonardo Begnozzi
Degree Program: Aerospace Engineering
Serves as the team’s official pilot, flying the aircraft in all test phases and during competitions. He is responsible for in-flight maneuvers, flight management, and maintaining constant communication with the technical divisions to optimize performance. Through experience, readiness, and precision, he transforms design work into tangible results during races, acting as the crucial link between theory and practice.
OUR MISSION
To offer students the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during their academic journey, with a particular focus on the aerospace sector, while developing technical and transversal skills useful for their future careers.
OUR VISION
To design and build fixed-wing remotely piloted aircraft to compete in the international student competition Air Cargo Challenge. Combining innovation and experimentation to turn ideas into reality.
