Helps fund critical materials for project readiness, like specialized heavy-duty wiring, high-current power connectors, and assembly fastener for Rescue Pack’s aircraft.
Helps procure costly student project materials, like aircraft battery cells, or fund project-related student travel such as ground transport vehicle rental and fuel to competitions.
This milestone would allow students to overcome significant project obstacles, like renting a 20-ft U-Haul to transport Rescue Pack’s 650 lb aircraft, fully fund additional project testing at NC State, or supply hardware back-ups in event of a testing failure.