Rapid Ascent Payload Integrated Drone (RAPID)

Authors

• M. Babe, Florida Institute of Technology
• B. DeGraw, Florida Institute of Technology
• E. Green, Florida Institute of Technology
• K. Lucas, Florida Institute of Technology
• K. Mobley, Florida Institute of Technology
• S. Ribeiro, Florida Institute of Technology
• I. Shah, Florida Institute of Technology
• G. Thierry, Florida Institute of Technology
• K. Walker, Florida Institute of Technology
• S. Zimmerman, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

The Rapid Ascent Payload Integrated Drone (RAPID) Project is an unmanned aerial vehicle that can be launched from a compressed air launch system. This project demonstrates a quick, theoretical payload delivery without the need for a large takeoff area or for total flight time during ascent to support disaster response efforts.

Advisor

Firat Irmak

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

Babe, M.; DeGraw, B.; Green, E.; Lucas, K.; Mobley, K.; Ribeiro, S.; Shah, I.; Thierry, G.; Walker, K.; and Zimmerman, S., "Rapid Ascent Payload Integrated Drone (RAPID)" (2026). Aerospace, Physics, and Space Science Student Publications. 93.
https://repository.fit.edu/apss_student/93