SM_EVTOL_2026-5225: Opening Plenary B: DLC: DARPA Lift Challenge - Technical Paper

Event: Electric VTOL Symposium - San Jose, California, Jan 2026

Authors

Tactical Technology Office

Abstract

Content: Incentivize the creation of a new generation of vertical lift platforms that will redefine industry standards and surpass the limitations of current technologies. Gravity Defiance - DARPA Lift Challenge An Extreme 4x Aerial Lift Challenge.

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Topics: Gravity

Affiliated or Co-Author: Tactical Technology Office

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4050/SM_EVTOL_2026-5225

Citation: Smith, P., "Opening Plenary B: DLC: DARPA Lift Challenge," Electric VTOL Symposium - San Jose, California, Jan 2026, San Jose, California, January 27, 2026, https://doi.org/10.4050/SM_EVTOL_2026-5225.

Additional Details

Publisher: The Vertical Flight Society

Published: Jan 27

Product Code: SM_EVTOL_2026-5225

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English