VFS’s Past Project: BoilerUP

As our main past project, VFS has worked on designing an eVTOL, ‘BoilerUP’, capable of short-hop urban transportation of payload, and eventually passengers.

Our first iteration serves as a proof of concept leading to a larger vehicle for the next iteration. Due to the engagement in the GoAERO Competition, this project has been set on pause.

Primary Features:

  • DC Brushless Motors to power propellers
  • Hexa-copter configuration, Lithium Polymer batteries
  • Capable of 15 minute flight time with a 25 lb payload
  • Controlled wirelessly with autopilot and user input
  • Lightweight & Rigid steel chassis


BoilerUP Iteration 1 – indoors hover test

VFS GoAero Purdue

vfspurd@purdue.edu – University contact