The FirePoint C3 Challenge will see three academic teams collaborate remotely to design next-generation drone systems for the U.S. Army. Presented by the FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State University and sponsored by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center, the challenge develops new UAV innovation as well as up-and-coming … [Read more...] about Firepoint: Three Academic Teams Will Compete to Design Army Drones
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March Madness Comes to Drone Design Contest
March Madness is hitting the drone world as six collegiate teams compete for $35,000 in a drone-design showdown. The FirePoint C3 Challenge is an inaugural competition in which the teams vie for a “final four” phase. The four winning teams will collaborate to design and fabricate an integrated drone prototype to be presented to the U.S. Army next year. Presented by the … [Read more...] about March Madness Comes to Drone Design Contest
Uber Gives the Army a Sweet Ride to Quieter Drones
When it comes to quieter drones of the future, the U.S. Army may well be calling an Uber to help. The army’s research laboratory will partner with the ride-sharing giant in a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to “advance technologies supporting Future Vertical Lift (drones),” – with an emphasis on developing silent UAVs. Announced during a technical summit in … [Read more...] about Uber Gives the Army a Sweet Ride to Quieter Drones
West Point Cadets Show Off Drone Projects
West Point is known as the pinnacle of American military academia so it’s no surprise the historic Army school is reaching new heights in drone research. According to a recent Army media report, the school highlighted specialized drone projects created by senior cadets during the aptly named Projects Day. The annual event allows cadets to demonstrate their expertise in … [Read more...] about West Point Cadets Show Off Drone Projects
Army Drones to Deliver 3D Custom Pizzas to Forward Operating Bases
(Source: army.mil) Pizzas made to order on 3D printers soon could be delivered by drones to hungry Soldiers at outposts across the globe. According to researchers at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, the pizzas would be produced on specially designed 3D printers and flown to outposts while still hot. Natick researchers called it "an unexpected breakthrough" … [Read more...] about Army Drones to Deliver 3D Custom Pizzas to Forward Operating Bases
