2011 International Aerial Robotics Competition Sponsors

The International Aerial Robotics Competition would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support!

Great Plains Chapter of AUVSI (providing staffing/logistics)

The mission of the Great Plains Chapter of AUVSI is to enhance the effectiveness and overall application of unmanned technology through warehousing the best practices of safety; a single point of collaboration that will help drive the development of future unmanned systems by including “Safety Best Practices” that begin with the design phase of a system and continue all the way to its operational employment within air, land, and water environments.

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive services to support local primary sector business start-ups and expansions, as well as attract new primary sector companies and industries to Grand Forks and the surrounding region.

Grand Forks EDC (funding, staff support) (www.grandforks.org)

The Red River Valley Research Corridor raises the visibility of the North Dakota's research and technology assets and capabilities by working with leading economic, science and technology-based organizations in North Dakota and the Great Plains region.

 

Center for Innovation (office space, warehouse space) (www.innovators.net)

The Center for Innovation at the University of North Dakota was among the first entrepreneur outreach centers in the nation when formed in 1984. The Center provides assistance to innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers to launch new ventures, commercialize new technologies, and secure access to capital from private and public sources.

UAI, International (staffing, promotion, funding) (www.uaiinternational.org)

The Unmanned Applications Institute (UAI), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization holding the unique purpose of fostering emerging unmanned applications through professional teaming between Industry partners, Government agencies and Educational institutions. While enhancing both economic and academic growth within all areas that deal with unmanned systems and robotic technology, UAII supports all products that “fly, float, or crawl” by connecting key leaders working within the industry.

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS:

igus' Y.E.S. (Young Engineers Support) Program was created to foster the mechanical design ideas of students and educate them on the merits and benefits of plastic components. Through Y.E.S., students like you can receive FREE product donations! Please visit the Y.E.S. Program website at http://www.igus.com/yesprogram to learn more. If you are interested in receiving catalogs or samples, navigate to the "Request Info/Parts" page and fill out the Student Sample Request Form (to be eligible, you must be a representative from an officially registered IARC team listed as such at the Official IARC web site competitor list). Standard shipping applies to all requests, so please allow seven to 10 business days for delivery. Igus supplies posters, banners, decals, pens and hats to teams as well, upon request. Contact: Courtney Toomey Tel: (800) 521-2747 E-MAIL: ctoomey@igus.com



DS SolidWorks Corporation would like to offer all IARC teams the opportunity to get free 12-month copies of SolidWorks with Simulation to help design/build/test their aerial robots. If any team is interested, they can go to http://www.solidworks.com/SponsoredDesignContest for more information.

HOST ORGANIZATION:


The City of Grand Forks has graciously agreed to host the 6th Mission of the International Aerial Robotics Competition at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center at University of North Dakota in the sovereign State of North Dakota. This is also the home of the Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aerial Systems Research, Education, and Training.