SkyHack: SkyHack is a weekend-long aviation focused design challenge. This event will enable you to explore issues in the aviation industry as you compete for a $10,000 prize!

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Sponsor Prizes

Challenge 1: Create an Airport of the Future-(sponsored by Piedmont)
Challenge 2: Protection from Hail
Challenge 3: Improving the Air Traveler Experience-(sponsored by Design Innovation)
Challenge 4: Destructive Dorian - Restoring Connectivity
Challenge 5: The Deans’ Challenge: Making flying healthier for the Air Traveler

Which challenge stream is this project being submitted for?

1. Create an Airport of the Future-(sponsored by Piedmont)
2. Protection from Hail
3. Improving the Air Traveler Experience-(sponsored by Design Innovation)
4. Destructive Dorian - Restoring Connectivity
5. The Deans’ Challenge: Making flying healthier for the Air Traveler

Augmented Reality Runway Overlay System

An AR overlay displayed on the plane windshield displaying important markers on the runway that could be otherwise obscured by inclement weather.

Oh Hail No!

Line-X is an impact resistant coating that can be applied to airplane components to prevent hail damage.

Flock

Hurricane Dorian took over sixty lives in the first two weeks. Our project will help these people when they need it the most and no one else can by quickly restoring communications following disasters

Hail Yeah!

The main objective of this project is to maximize efficiency in taking preventive measure for mitigating the effects of hail on airplanes on ground and mid-flight.

Protecting Airplane Wings From Hail

Every year many airlines are forced to make repairs to planes due to hail storms. We are to create a produce that prevents or reduces that damage.

Crash Course

Create an app that allows teh passenger to purchase items while in flight. Once the customer lands they can be picked up at the airport.

Mile-High Meals

Our goal is to increase customer satisfaction, and one way to do this is to make the food service more seamless and efficient.

Emergency Data for Airports

We created a drone to store a copy of a Black Box, deliver information and video/ audio recordings to the airport during an emergency situation on a plane.

SkyNet Rapid Deployment Wireless Communication Network

SkyNet utilizes drone-deployed LoRa transmitters to establish a wireless communication network to aid in disaster relief efforts in 24 hours or less

EzNav

An application that allows the user to experience a flawless transition from the ground to the air.

Pure Flight

Our idea is to create a quick clean for the surfaces inside of a plane by pushing our device down the isle, allowing it to spray down the seats with an antimicrobial solution.

Future of Air Travel: Enhancing the Flying Experience

The ultimate flying experience. No worries, No hassle, No strings attached!

Bio-Inspired Multi-UAV for Wildlife Control on Runways

Developing an autonomous system for a safe and efficient dispersal of animals from runway using multiple UAVs which follow a novel bio-inspired algorithm

Belted Organization Network for Gate Optimization

Air travel is stress full enough from finding your gate, finding your seat, and getting settled. You shouldn't have to worry about having room for your carry on.

Hail Shield

Simply easy portable protection for natures fury

Vimana Sathi

An AI that helps travelers in an Airport to get through.

The Hail Hat

Non-Newtonian impregnated layers of Kevlar.

From Check-in to Bag Claim: Innovation for Aviation Health

Integrating a UV light exposure system into baggage check-in, TSA, and baggage claims to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and prevent epidemics within international and regional airports.

The Sitting Duck

The Sitting Duck is a fixed-wing drone used to help distribute aid, goods, and communication to those who are in need during natural disasters.

T- Tugg -Drone

Around the aerodrome, you’ll need a T-Tugg-Drone

Double-DeckPort

Two-level, high efficiency airport apron.