We are excited for you to join Stage 2 of the NIST Challenge (UAS 6.0) with a chance to win up to $40k in Stage 2 and the top prize of $100k in Stage 3!
Stage 2 Key Details:
- Requirements: Each contestant will need to purchase, build, or adapt an existing UAS capable of flight, sensing, and with radio hardware necessary to satisfy the Required Specifications.
- Testing and Measurement: Contestants will build specified test method apparatuses to run/fly, record attestation videos, and measure the performance of their system. Measurements will be submitted to a contest leaderboard for review.
- Selection of Winners: Up to 10 winners will be selected as ranked on the leaderboard to receive cash prize awards and an invitation to participate in Stage 3: Live Final.
Stage 2 Resources on the Challenge Website:
- Stage 2 Guidance Document
- Stage 2 Github Link
- JSON Verification Resources
- Stage 2 Webinar Recording
With a prize pool of up to $730,000, we invite you to submit your Mid-Stage solutions by December 2, 2024 (or Nov 18th for feedback) for your chance to win up to $2,000 and gain valuable feedback on your submissions. Final submissions are due January 10, 2025.
For stage details, challenge rules, guidelines, and submission requirements, please visit: https://firstresponderuas.org/ and contact us to be added to the mailing list contact psprizes@nist.gov.
Best wishes!