The MRS group succeeded in the semi-finals and advanced to the finals of the 3D Mapping Challenge/UAS 5.0 competition, which will take place April 9-11 in Kansas. A total of 11 teams that have passed the previous two rounds will compete for prizes worth a total of $987,500.
The 3D Mapping Challenge/UAS 5.0 is one of a series of First Responder UAS Challenges hosted by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These competitions support the development of technology for U.S. search and rescue operations.
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