Project Story: Team 18 - GoAero

Inspiration

We were inspired by the need to reduce emergency response times in rural areas where road access is challenging.

What it does

The project uses autonomous drones to navigate rural airspace and deliver rapid emergency support.

How we built it

We combined lightweight drone hardware with path-planning algorithms and real-time communication systems.

Challenges we ran into

We faced challenges with FAA compliance, autonomous navigation, and balancing cost-efficiency.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We designed a scalable system with effective navigation and compliance tailored for rural areas.

What we learned

We learned about airspace regulations, autonomous drone systems, and practical emergency response needs.

What's next for Team 18: GoAero

We plan to prototype, test in real scenarios, and explore swarm technology for coordinated missions.

Built With

• cpp
• python
• ros
• slam
• yolo