Description
ENVISION | INNOVATE | ITERATE
Team SUAS is IIT Madras's International aerial robotics team. Starting with just 4 members in 2024 to a 22-member diverse team, our mission is to bridge academic theory and real-world application in autonomous flight.
SUAS 2025 Achievements : As IITM's first international aerial robotics team, we achieved:
- 8th Globally for our Technical Design Report.
- 18th Globally for our Team Website.
- 23rd Globally in Mission Demonstration.
- Successfully demonstrated autonomous flight with full Robonation approval.
The 2026 Competitive Season : We are competing in two prestigious platforms this year:
- SUAS 2026 (Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA): Demonstrating fully autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and payload delivery.
- Aerothon SAE India: Our domestic debut, strengthening ties with India's aerospace ecosystem.
Vision for 2026 :
- Architectural shift to ROS2 and more compact systems.
- Higher endurance with current capabilities reaching speeds of 72 kmph and 5kg payload capacity.
- Continued collaboration with the Indian Army and local startups.
Long Term Vision: Build a self sufficient innovation community dedicated to autonomous solutions.
How You Can Help: Funds will be allocated toward competition entry fees, fabrication, tools, safety equipment, and logistics. By supporting us, you're investing in the future of Autonomous innovations,Aerospace and Defence in India.
Team SUAS - Aerial Robotics Team - 2026
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