Drones Saving Lives: DARPA Med Triage Team Kickoff & Drone Show and Tell!

We are back, and we are kicking things off with a mission!
Whether you are an expert pilot, a coder, an engineer, a builder, or just someone who loves cutting-edge robotics, the DC Area Drone User Group is officially restarting—and we want you with us.
Join us this August at the Central Library for an exciting evening of community, tech, and high-stakes innovation.

### 🎯 What to Expect:

• The DARPA Med Triage Challenge Launch: We are actively recruiting drone builders, autonomous system programmers, and computer vision model developers to form a competitive team for the DARPA challenge. If you want to use drone technology to help save lives in high-pressure scenarios, this is your entry point.
• Community Show & Tell: Bring your latest builds, custom rigs, vintage drones, or cool footage! Show off what you've been working on, swap tips, and nerd out with fellow builders.
• Meet & Greet: Connect (or reconnect) with the local DMV drone community as we reboot the group for an action-packed future.

### 📍 Event Details:

• When: Monday, August 17, 2026
• Where: Central Library [Bluemont Room]
• Who: Everyone is welcome—from seasoned professionals to curious beginners!