First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge
NIST PSCR (via HeroX)
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- Posted
- Jan 9, 2026
- Amount
- $552,000
- Closes
- No deadline published by the funder
Amount
$552,000
Who can apply
Individuals can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
A Contestant (whether an individual, team, or legal entity) must have registered to participate and complied with all of the requirements under section 3719 of title 15, United States Code as contained herein. At the time of entry, the Official Representative (individual or team lead, in the case of a group project) must be age 18 or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its territories. In the case of a private entity, the business shall be incorporated in and maintain a place of business in the United States or its territories. Contestants may not be a Federa…
About this opportunity
Accept this Challenge to expand current drone capabilities to support search-and-rescue operations and other public safety missions. Category: Drones & Aviation. Prize: $552,000 in Prizes. Sponsor: NIST PSCR. Stage: Enter. HeroX challenges are competitive innovation prizes for solution providers. Visit the challenge page for eligibility, rules, and submission details.