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AI Grand Prix Launched for Autonomous Drones with $500K Prize

1/28/2026

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Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, announced the AI Grand Prix to develop software for autonomous drones.
The event will take place in Ohio, with a $500,000 prize pool and a goal of 50-plus teams, including universities.
Anduril will partner with the Drone Champions League to run the competition.
Russia is excluded due to ongoing military actions.
China teams are allowed, with Anduril offers contingent on military affiliations.

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Story summary

Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, announced the AI Grand Prix to develop software for autonomous drones.
The event will take place in Ohio, with a $500,000 prize pool and a goal of 50-plus teams, including universities.
Anduril will partner with the Drone Champions League to run the competition.
Russia is excluded due to ongoing military actions.
China teams are allowed, with Anduril offers contingent on military affiliations.