Key Takeaways
- DARPA launches Lift competition for small drones.
- Goal is to design unmanned systems that can carry up to four times their own weight.
- Prize: $2.5 million for first place, $1.5 million for second, and $1 million for third.
DARPA Launches Lift Competition to Revolutionize Multirotor Drone Operations
Pentagon Seeks Innovations in Small Drones with $2.5 Million Prize
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a new competition, Lift, aimed at revolutionizing small drone operations. The contest seeks to design unmanned systems that can carry heavy payloads, with a goal of achieving a four-to-one payload-to-weight ratio. Eligible drones must weigh less than 55 pounds and complete a series of tasks within a set timeframe. The prize includes $2.5 million for the winner, $1.5 million for second place, and $1 million for third. DARPA aims to promote American industry growth and innovation in this field by removing barriers to entry and encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.
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