Annual CSU – California Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition (C-UASC) at Mojave Air & Space Port
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), and the Mojave Air & Space Port will host the first annual CSU – California Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition (C-UASC) at the Mojave Air & Space Port on June 22, 2024.
DATES & DEADLINES
| DATE | ACTION |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Registration Opens For information or to be placed on a mailing list, email: [email protected] |
| March 30, 2024 | Registration Deadline |
| May 3, 2024 | Design Competition Submission Deadline |
| June 22, 2024 | Flight Competition @ Mojave Air & Space Port |
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
The competition steering committee (composed of faculty from across the CSU) works together to establish the rules and logistics for the competition. Please contact the organizer, Mike Thorburn, if you have any questions at [email protected].
Student Challenge
UAS Vehicle
Develop an Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS) vehicle, either roto-copter or fixed wing, for:
- Autonomous flight
- Waypoint navigation
- Object detection, classification, localization
- Air deliver package at target
The C-UASC competition is designed to stimulate interest in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and to engage students in a challenging mission. The competition requires students to design, integrate, and demonstrate a UAS capable of autonomous flight and navigation and execution of a specific set of tasks. The vehicles may be fixed-wing, quadcopter, or other aero drones but not lighter-than-air vehicles.
Mission Tasks
The UAS must navigate a series of waypoints
The UAS will detect, classify and localize objects of interest
The UAS autonomously drops an undamaged payload object at a target position
Prizes
This competition comprises three parts: a flight competition, a design competition, and a design simulation. Each is judged and awarded independently a first and second prize. A Grand Prize will also be awarded to the team with the highest composite score.
The C-UASC competition is modeled after the successful SUAS Robonation competition that has been held annually since 2002 in Maryland
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Contact
For competition questions or sponsorship inquiries, please contact
Mike Thorburn, Cal State LA, at [email protected]