One of the last FPV flights I had done.

Doing a marvellous flight on the Scottish highlands, excellent weather conditions.

University of Glasgow Flights

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Welcome

Hi!!

My name is Aldo Vargas, I am a Ph.D. Research Student in the Aerospace Sciences Research Division at the University of Glasgow. My main topic rounds about UAS, and my research interest lies in the intersection of control, neural networks, reservoir computing, mechatronics.

I can describe myself as follows:

Adrenaline junkie, mechatronics engineer, motorcycle rider, lego enthusiast, UAV designer, diver.

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