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MIT AeroLift

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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MIT's interdisciplinary team combining aerospace engineering and AI-driven flight control systems to push payload boundaries.

Aircraft

NameAtlas X1

Weight42.5 lbs

Best Payload178.5 lbs

Ratio4.2:1

Team Members

Dr. Sarah ChenTeam Lead

Marcus WilliamsChief Engineer

Priya PatelAvionics Lead

James O'BrienPilot (RPIC)

Design Concept

Coaxial octocopter with carbon fiber composite frame and custom high-torque brushless motors. Uses AI-assisted flight controller for optimal power distribution under heavy loads.

Flight Windows

Day 3

2026-08-04

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Lane 1

Day 4

2026-08-05

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Lane 1