RADM-S (Rocket Assisted Drone Mission Start)

Authors

• Connor Fitzpatrick, Florida Institute of Technology
• Jacob Minsky, Florida Institute of Technology
• Karl Leonard, Florida Institute of Technology
• Anthony De Sapio, Florida Institute of Technology
• Samuel Johnston, Florida Institute of Technology
• Andrew Smith, Florida Institute of Technology
• Mateo Tolosa, Florida Institute of Technology
• Reuben Kohn, Florida Institute of Technology
• Aaron Conley, Florida Institute of Technology
• Charles Amoury, Florida Institute of Technology
• Matteo Romeo, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Design a system capable of delivering a fixed-wing drone into the air via a solidpropellent rocket. Manufacture both a drone and a rocket, each optimized for their mission objectives. Execute qualitative and quantitative tests to verify the performance of the integrated system. Analyze overall system performance to validate design requirements.

Advisor

Firat Irmak

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

Fitzpatrick, Connor; Minsky, Jacob; Leonard, Karl; De Sapio, Anthony; Johnston, Samuel; Smith, Andrew; Tolosa, Mateo; Kohn, Reuben; Conley, Aaron; Amoury, Charles; and Romeo, Matteo, "RADM-S (Rocket Assisted Drone Mission Start)" (2026). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 92.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/92