Interested in competing in the DARPA Lift Challenge? Join our live virtual webinar on Dec. 4 with Program Manager Phillip “Donna” Smith for a detailed discussion about the competition before the application period opens in January. The DARPA Lift Challenge is a $6.5 million prize competition to encourage new designs for unmanned aircraft systems (AKA aerial drones) that can carry payloads more than four times their weight. This improvement would redefine vertical lift aviation, unlocking a new r

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Revolutionize heavy vertical lift aviation with the DARPA Lift Challenge! This competition asks innovators across America to design drones that can carry payloads more than four times their weight. By achieving a 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio, we can unlock new possibilities for both military and civilian applications. The Lift Challenge is your chance to push the boundaries of aerodynamic design, materials science, and propulsion systems with a total of $6.5 million in prize money up for grabs💰.