“Every bolt counts.” Helps cover shop consumables, 3D-print filament, adhesives, connectors, and safety gear used on each prototype. Donors receive: Thank-you on our website + social media; name on the PhilanthroPete donor wall.

“Get it off the ground.” Funds a matched propeller set, wiring/terminals, LiPo safety equipment, or basic avionics harness items. Donors receive: Email updates from the build and flight-test campaign + $25 recognition.

“Power + control.” Typically covers a high-capacity flight battery or a pair of ESCs, plus spares for flight-test readiness. Donors receive: Invite to an on-campus demo day/lab tour + $100 or below recognition.

“Brains on board.” Supports a flight controller (Pixhawk-class), GPS/compass, telemetry radio, and ground-station accessories for the competition airframe. Donors receive: Logo on team website and pit banner at events; optional short shout-out during demo day; 1 draw at naming the competition vehicle + $250 and below recognition.

“From prototype to competition.” Funds major airframe materials (carbon/foam/CNC), motors and spares, flight-test instrumentation, and a portion of DBVF travel. Donors receive: Prominent logo on the aircraft (where rules/safety permit) and team shirts; invitation to a private flight-test showcase with the team; 3 draws at naming the competition vehicle + $1000 and below recognition.