Throughout history, humans have imagined using personal flying machines for recreation, exploration, and commuting to and from work. Though automobiles once represented freedom and fun, the growth of congestion and pollution has increasingly made cars a burdensome way to get from place to place and a hindrance to exploration. Today, we face the Grand Challenge of creating a future where transportation is once again equated with individual freedom, mobility, and independence and is universally accessible.
Draft Guidelines
The winning team will demonstrate a vehicle that can transport at least one person (plus additional cargo weight), utilize vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and autonomously navigate through a three-dimensional course. The vehicle must also demonstrate the ability to land safely in the event of an emergency, as well as have noise levels significantly below that of today’s helicopters.
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