CVAR-UPM Drone Team
Research in autonomous aerial robotics
We are part of the Computer Vision and Aerial Robotics Group at UPM-CSIC, developing perception, state estimation, planning and control for autonomous drones, and putting them to the test in research projects and international competitions.
About
Who we are
We are a passionate team of drone enthusiasts from the Computer Vision and Aerial Robotics Group. We are united by our commitment to technology, innovation, and high-performance flight. Our mission is to push the boundaries of autonomous drone systems by combining advanced perception, state estimation, aerodynamics, and cutting-edge electronics in order to compete at the highest level.
At the core of our project are collaboration, continuous learning, and community. We bring together engineers, pilots, programmers, and designers to share knowledge, solve complex problems, and inspire the next generation of autonomous aerial robotics professionals. Whether you are an experienced drone professional or are new to the field, we strive to create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.
Driven by curiosity and powered by teamwork, we design, build, and race competition-level drones that demonstrate our technical expertise and passion for innovation. Welcome to our world, where autonomy meets speed.
Research
Research areas
Our work spans the full autonomy stack, from hardware to multi-drone coordination.
Open source
Powered by Aerostack2
Aerostack2 is an open-source software framework designed for developing autonomous aerial robotic systems on ROS 2. Its modular, plugin based architecture allows for the seamless integration of heterogeneous components, including perception algorithms, motion controllers, state estimation, mapping, and planning modules. The framework supports configurations ranging from teleoperation to fully autonomous missions and single-robot and multi-robot (swarm) systems. Aerostack2 is hardware independent and has been validated in both simulations and real world applications. It enables the flexible, scalable, and efficient development of complex aerial robotics applications.
In action
See our work
Join the team
We are always looking for motivated students and researchers who want to learn, build and fly autonomous drones with us.