Xtra2 UPV is a Generación Espontánea team founded in 2018, focused on the design, construction and piloting of radio-controlled unmanned aircraft (UAs) for competition.
Through research, theoretical development, engineering design, in-house construction and flight testing, the team aims to complement engineering students’ education with a hands-on approach.
Throughout its history, the team has built 25 prototypes and competed in 4 editions of the Air Cargo Challenge, one of the world’s leading international competitions in the field of unmanned aircraft. In the latest edition, held in 2026, it achieved third place, becoming the first Spanish team to reach the world podium.
In addition, Xtra2 created and organizes the XtraChallenge, the first national and international competition of its kind, founded in 2023. Its goal is to promote sustainability and the development of affordable competition prototypes, helping complement the education of engineering students from across the country.
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