Cameron Robertson

Cameron is currently working with Dr. Todd Reichert and a team of engineering professionals and students to build the Atlas human-powered helicopter. Their aim is to capture the Sikorsky Prize, awarded to the first successful human-powered helicopter to hover for 1 minute and reach an altitude of 3 meters. The project is being funded through private sponsorship and a campaign on Kickstarter.

Cameron has an M.A.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto. He was part of the team that designed and built the Snowbird, the first successful human-powered ornithopter (flapping-wing aircraft). His expertise in composite construction techniques and materials engineering led to the incredibly lightweight structure which was key to the success of the Snowbird.

In 2011, together Cameron and Todd became the youngest recipients of the Trans Canada McKee Trophy, the highest senior award offered by the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute.