SuHo Yu
Hello! I’m a systems engineer specializing in UAM, eVTOL, electric propulsion systems, and aerial robotics.
From CAD-based design to real-world flight, I bring hands-on full-stack development experience in aerial systems—including CNC machining, embedded control, and flight testing.
I’m currently expanding my focus into embedded AI and onboard autonomy using platforms like Jetson, with the goal of combining physical integration with intelligent control.
Engineering Philosophy
Engineering, to me, is not just simulation — it’s building something that flies, fails, and flies again.
I’ve welded frames without jigs, calculated production yield rates, milled custom parts with CNCs, designed batteries and embedded controllers, and proven those systems in the air.
What I value most is the ability to bridge theory and hardware — through functional integration, fabrication, and real-world validation.
What I’ve Actually Done
- Welded and assembled full-size airframes by hand without jigs
- Milled components using CNCs and set up toolpaths (Fusion CAM, Mastercam)
- Calculated production yield rates during prototyping-to-manufacturing transitions
- Designed and fabricated custom high-voltage battery packs (12S–156S)
- Developed STM32-based BMS with UAVCAN, validated with LDRA (DO-178C)
- Tuned ESCs and PID controllers on Pixhawk / Cube platforms
- Conducted vibration analysis and fault-tolerant control testing (e.g., single-motor failure on X8)
- Performed manned and unmanned test flights, including tether safety validation
All of this was done in real-world environments, not just labs or models — from raw aluminum to successful flight.
My Research Outlook
Across domains like UAM, robotics, and aerial energy systems, I aim to contribute by bringing full-stack system prototyping and test-driven validation into academic research.
Long-term, I hope to become a system-level engineer and researcher who can guide experimental aerial systems — from concept, through embedded AI development and real-world testing, to full certification.
Engineering in the Open
To share what real prototyping looks like — including setbacks, design decisions, and flying outcomes —
I create detailed technical videos showing how full-stack systems are actually built.