First Responder UAS Challenges

🚨 The Mid-Stage Progress Review Deadline for Stage 2 of #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) is approaching! 🚨 Submit your UAS system’s measurements and attestation videos by December 2, 2024. This is your opportunity to receive feedback from subject matter experts and refine your solution before the final submission. 🗓️ Submit by November 18, 2024, to receive feedback before the Mid-Stage Progress Review deadline. Up to 20 submissions will be awarded $2,000 each! Register and learn more about Stage 2: https://lnkd.in/g8RM5XRu NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #dronecompetition  #UASInnovation  #FirstResponderTech #DroneTech #PublicSafetyUAS #WirelessDataGathering #AIInEmergencyResponse #DroneChallenges #NextGenResponder #NISTPrizeChallenge

🚨 Now Open! 🚨 #NIST PSCR’s #UAS 6.0 Stage 2! We invite all eligible contestants to join Stage 2: Whole System- Measurement of Capabilities. 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 specific 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. With a prize pool of up to $730,000, we invite you to submit your Mid-Stage Progress Review by December 2, 2024, for your chance to win up to $2,000 and gain valuable feedback on your submissions. Final submissions are due January 10, 2025. Want to learn more? Check out our Stage 2 Guidance Document here: https://bit.ly/3X9ZZw2 NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #AI #IoT #RadioComms #Cybersecurity

🚨 Important Update for NIST PSCR’s UAS 6.0 Stage 2 Contestants! 🚨 If you're participating in Stage 2 of the #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Challenge, make sure you’re aware of these important dates for feedback and verification: -Mid-Stage Verification Deadline - November 18, 2024: To guarantee receipt of feedback from competition organizers before the Mid-Stage Progress Review deadline (optional). This feedback is to help you refine your system and improve your final submission.   🗓️ Mid-Stage Submission Deadline – December 2, 2024: All systems must meet the challenge requirements by this date to qualify for the Top 20 leaderboard rankings and $2,000 prize. -Portal Pause from December 2-6, 2024: The submission portal will be temporarily closed while we review Mid-Stage submissions. During this time, you won’t be able to edit or add new submissions, so plan accordingly. -Final Verification Deadline – December 27, 2024: This is the final date that your submissions will receive guaranteed review and verification before Stage 2 ends. If you submit by this date, you'll have time to make any final adjustments based on verification feedback before the final submission deadline.   🗓️ Final Submission Deadline – January 10, 2025: All systems must meet the challenge requirements by this date to qualify for Top 10 leaderboard rankings and up to $40,000 in Stage 2 Prizes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g8RM5XRu NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #dronecompetition  #UASInnovation  #FirstResponderTech #DroneTech #PublicSafetyUAS #WirelessDataGathering #AIInEmergencyResponse #DroneChallenges #NextGenResponder #NISTPrizeChallenge

🚨The Mid-Stage Progress Review Deadline for Stage Two of #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) is approaching! 🚨 Submit your UAS system’s measurements and attestation videos by December 2nd to compete for up to $2,000 in cash prizes. This is your opportunity to receive feedback from the competition organizers and refine your solution before the final submission. Up to 20 submissions will be awarded! Register and learn more about Stage 2: https://lnkd.in/g8RM5XRu NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #AI #IoT #RadioComms #Cybersecurity

Congratulations to the 6 Winners for Stage 4.2 of 3D Mapping Challenge. Each receives $20K. Thank you to Judges and #FirstResponders #UAS #NIST #PrizeChallenge #Drone

Day 2 of NIST 3D Mapping Live Event. Expo and Live Testing. #UAS #FirstReponder #NIST #PrizeChallenge #Drone

HAPPENING NOW. NIST 3D Mapping Live Event starts today in Gaithersburg, MD. 6 teams will pitch their go-to-market solutions to UAS industry experts. #UAS #FirstReponder #NIST #PrizeChallenge #Drone

We are thrilled to announce that Stage 2 of #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge is now open! Make sure to mark your calendars for the Mid-Stage Progress Review submission deadline (optional) on December 2, 2024, and the final submission deadline on January 10, 2025. In Stage 2, contestants will build or adapt a UAS to meet specific flight, sensing, and radio requirements. After testing their systems, teams will submit their scores to a contest leaderboard for review. The top 10 participants will win cash prizes from the $730,000 USD prize pool and advance to Stage 3: the Live Final! Want to learn more about Stage 2? Check out the Stage 2 Guidance Document here: https://bit.ly/3X9ZZw2 NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #AI #IoT #RadioComms #Cybersecurity

Did you miss our Stage 2 Webinar? Catch the recording here: https://bit.ly/4g301yf to get all the details about #NIST PSCR’s First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) Stage 2! We invite all eligible contestants, including Stage 1 participants, to learn more about Stage 2: Whole System- Measurement of Capabilities. View the webinar recording to learn about entry details, judging criteria, and how you can win a share of $730,000 USD! Important Stage 2 Dates:  -December 2, 2024 - Mid-stage progress review submission period ends (optional) -January 10, 2025 - Stage 2 submission period ends NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #NIST #PSCR #UAS #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #AI #IoT #RadioComms #Cybersecurity

Congratulations to the winners of Stage 1 of #NIST PSCR's First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge! Each winner was awarded $15,000 for their research papers that addressed component technologies relevant to the challenge’s operational use case, showcasing a comprehensive approach to using UAS for collecting critical data in radio-complex environments. Learn more about the challenge and Stage 2: https://lnkd.in/g8RM5XRu NIST Communications Technology Laboratory #PSCR #PrizeChallenge #FirstResponders #PublicSafety #Drone #AI #IoT #RadioComms #Cybersecurity