SPONSORSHIPS

VOXEL SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

Executive Summary

VOXEL is a student-run engineering team based in the Bay Area committed to advancing autonomous aerial systems. We are developing a fully autonomous drone system to compete in the AUVSI Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) competition in St. Mary's County, Maryland. This proposal outlines sponsorship tiers, project scope, required resources, and mutual benefits.

VOXEL autonomous aerial systems concept

Project Overview

1

Autonomous Navigation

Execute fully autonomous take-off, waypoint routing, and landing within a predefined grid.

2

Computer Vision

Identify and classify ground targets in real time using onboard processing.

3

High-Resolution Mapping

Generate accurate 2D and 3D environmental maps.

4

Payload Delivery

Transport a designated payload to target zones without human intervention.

5

Automatic Data Transfer

Stream flight logs, mapping outputs, and target-ID analytics wirelessly to the ground station.

Sponsorship Opportunities

BRONZE

$500 – $1,499

  • Logo on the team website
  • Acknowledgment in end-of-season report
  • Logo on key promotional materials
  • Mention in press releases & newsletters
  • Early access to competition photos & video highlights
  • Logo on drone arms & competition banner
  • Recognition in social-media campaigns
  • Access to raw flight-data analytics
  • Invitation to mid-season project presentation
  • Naming rights on the primary drone fuselage
  • Prominent logo placement on team banner & website
  • Dedicated post-competition technical debrief
  • On-site technology showcase or live demo
  • Preferential software licensing rights

SILVER

$1,500 – $2,999

  • Logo on the team website
  • Acknowledgment in end-of-season report
  • Logo on key promotional materials
  • Mention in press releases & newsletters
  • Early access to competition photos & video highlights
  • Logo on drone arms & competition banner
  • Recognition in social-media campaigns
  • Access to raw flight-data analytics
  • Invitation to mid-season project presentation
  • Naming rights on the primary drone fuselage
  • Prominent logo placement on team banner & website
  • Dedicated post-competition technical debrief
  • On-site technology showcase or live demo
  • Preferential software licensing rights

GOLD

$3,000 – $4,999

  • Logo on the team website
  • Acknowledgment in end-of-season report
  • Logo on key promotional materials
  • Mention in press releases & newsletters
  • Early access to competition photos & video highlights
  • Logo on drone arms & competition banner
  • Recognition in social-media campaigns
  • Access to raw flight-data analytics
  • Invitation to mid-season project presentation
  • Naming rights on the primary drone fuselage
  • Prominent logo placement on team banner & website
  • Dedicated post-competition technical debrief
  • On-site technology showcase or live demo
  • Preferential software licensing rights

PLATINUM

$5,000+

  • Logo on the team website
  • Acknowledgment in end-of-season report
  • Logo on key promotional materials
  • Mention in press releases & newsletters
  • Early access to competition photos & video highlights
  • Logo on drone arms & competition banner
  • Recognition in social-media campaigns
  • Access to raw flight-data analytics
  • Invitation to mid-season project presentation
  • Naming rights on the primary drone fuselage
  • Prominent logo placement on team banner & website
  • Dedicated post-competition technical debrief
  • On-site technology showcase or live demo
  • Preferential software licensing rights

Note: All sponsorship tiers are fully customizable. We’re happy to tailor benefits to align with your organization’s goals and maximize mutual value.

In‑Kind Contributions

Hardware Donations

  • NVIDIA Jetson modules
  • LiDAR sensors
  • Depth cameras
  • Flight controllers

Software Licenses

  • 3D mapping software
  • Simulation & control platforms
  • Data analytics tools

Logistics Support

  • Travel accommodations for competitions
  • Shipping of drone equipment
  • Storage or workspace access

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Help Team Voxel compete in the 2026 International SUAS competition. Every donation brings us closer to building fully autonomous drones and representing the Bay Area on the world stage.

$4,500Fundraising Goal
2026Competition Year
100%Student‑Run
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