News
Recent updates on research, engineering projects, and professional activities.
May 18, 2026
2026 UNITED STATES STRATEGIC COMMAND
DETERRENCE SYMPOSIUM
Aaron Estrada to Submit Research on Distributed RF Sensing for Strategic Resilience to the USSTRATCOM Larry D. Welch Deterrence Writing Award
May 15, 2026
IEEE NEACON 2026
AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
Research abstract submitted to IEEE NAECON 2026 on autonomous UAV-based RF direction finding systems supporting search and rescue operations.
April 30, 2026
Stella Drone Public Showcase & Presentation
SSU Research Symposium 2026
Presented the Stella, an automatic UAV-based radio direction finding system designed for search and rescue during the 2026 SSU Research Symposium.
April 24, 2026
Vector-SARDF competes at CSU Research Competition
CSU Student Research Competition 2026
Represented Sonoma State University at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition with Stella Drone, an automatic UAV-based radio direction finding system designed for search and rescue operations. The project demonstrated RF signal localization, SDR integration, GPS data logging, and autonomous aerial search techniques for locating emergency transmitters.
March 5, 2026
CAP Aerospace Outreach with California Aeronautical University
Prepare for Takeoff: Aspiring Pilot
Supported a Civil Air Patrol aerospace outreach event in collaboration with California Aeronautical University, engaging aspiring pilots and students through aviation education, flight simulation demonstrations, and discussions on aerospace career pathways.
November 26, 2025
SSU 3U CubeSat Launches to Space
Supported the Sonoma State University 3U CubeSat program through ground station operations, spacecraft communications, and mission systems integration efforts leading up to launch. The mission marked a major milestone in SSU’s continued involvement in space systems engineering and student-led satellite development.
November 11, 2025
Warbirds Flight
Veterans Day Salute
Participated in a formation-style warbird flight experience alongside local aviators, gaining exposure to aviation operations, flight coordination, and historical aircraft performance in a real-world flying environment.
May 28, 2025
Public Safety Professional of the Year 2024!
Rohnert Park-Cotati Rotary Club Public Safety Event
Recognized during the Rohnert Park–Cotati Rotary Club Public Safety Awards for contributions to public safety, emergency services, and community engagement through leadership, volunteer service, and aerospace-related outreach initiatives.
CubeSat Developers Workshop 2025
Presented SSU CubeSat ground systems at the CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, highlighting SDR communications and telemetry operations
May 27, 2025
A UAV-Based Automatic Direction Finding System for Search and Rescue, Utilizing AERPAW
AERPAW Community Workshop 2025
Presented research on UAV-based RF localization and autonomous sensing systems at the AERPAW Community Workshop hosted at NC State University, focusing on wireless experimentation, SDR technologies, and next-generation aerospace networking research.
April 25, 2025
SSU 3UCubeSat Groundstation
CubeSat Developers Workshop 2025
Presented SSU CubeSat ground systems at the CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, highlighting SDR communications and telemetry operations.
© Aaron Estrada 2026