From competition requirements to research initiatives
Active projects focused on meeting the 2026 SUAS competition requirements.
Quadcopter platform designed for stability, payload capacity, and competition flight requirements.
Jetson-based computer vision for real-time object detection and classification of competition targets.
Precision drop system with servo-controlled release for autonomous payload deployment.
Custom-built lithium-ion pack using individual cells for weight reduction and increased capacity with intelligent battery management.
Efficient power routing for avionics, Jetson, and payload electronics.
Aerial mapping and 3D reconstruction using OpenCV for competition mapping tasks.
Advanced research projects exploring future UAS capabilities.
Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft configuration combining multirotor and fixed-wing capabilities for extended range and endurance.
Hardware offloading to accelerate computationally intensive CV algorithms beyond Jetson capabilities, reducing latency for real-time processing.
Visual-inertial odometry for navigation and positioning in GPS-degraded environments, enabling autonomous flight without satellite dependency.
Multi-drone coordination to persistently track and identify ground personnel across a distributed UAV network with shared intelligence.