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Projects overview
The full project slate
Each program has a clear focus, timeline, and phase so new members can land where they fit best.
Timeline
What happens next
Scroll through the upcoming milestones and see where every project ships value.
January 2026
Interviews
We're interviewing new candidates to join Lift for the spring semester.
February 2026
Project kickoff
Kickoff of the Queen Bee project for the spring semester. Starting with planning and brainstorming sessions to define the project scope and architecture.
March 2026
First 3D model is printed!
The first 3D printed components of the Queen Bee airframe are ready.
Late March 2026
Assembly begins
The assembly of the first Queen Bee prototype begins, starting with the airframe and basic avionics integration.
Early April 2026
First flight tests
The first flight tests of the Queen Bee prototype are scheduled to begin.
Late April 2026
Extensive testing and iteration
Based on the results from the initial flight tests, we will iterate on the design and conduct extensive testing to refine the Queen Bee.