UAS Hard Kill
Our hack: How might we physically disrupt (i.e., destroy the aircraft in flight or disable its ability to maintain lift) Group 1 and Group 2 UAS for dismounted troops to protect them from UAS threats.
Sarah Paynter
I am a student of the James Madison University Honors College. My major is Psychology, and my minor is Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication. I also have an Area of Emphasis in academic study of creative expression. I plan to graduate this spring and begin working as CEO of a drones-based surveying startup.
Azeem Mufti
I am currently looking to graduate James Madison University with a BS in Engineering. My efforts have been focused on electrical, computer and systems engineering. I aim to use my diverse skill set to support, enhance and integrate business systems. I excel in strategic planning with big picture focus, using tools such as SWOT analysis, with the goal of long-term success.
Lindsey Woods
Lindsey Woods is a senior Biology major with a concentration of Pre-Medicine at James Madison University. She has excellent skills in molecular and cellular biology techniques, along with chemistry and physics. She’s apart of many organizations on campus such as Pre-Med Association, American Red Cross, and Habitat Humanity (etc.). After Lindsey graduates, she plans to do research for a year working in the bio-medical field and then attend medical school. During her free time, she loves to play with her pet chameleon, Enzo, and stay active with friends.
Ethan Reeves
Donte Afful
I am a senior currently studying biology with a pre-medical concentration at James Madison University. The goal is to become a orthopedic surgeon and in my free time i’m an avid soccer and basketball player.
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JIDO Team Finalizes Conceptual Bullet Functioning
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JIDO Team: Iteration & Innovation
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JIDO Team Moves Into Prototype Phase
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Hard Kill Team: Competing Products and Ethical Implications
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JIDO Team Comic: Enemy Eye in the Sky
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JIDO Team Research and Development: The Judas Bullet
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Comic Strip: Incoming Drone!
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JIDO Team “Steps in the Shoes” of Soldiers
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JIDO Team Asks: Can Mini-Drones Take Down Enemy Drones?
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JIDO Team Gains Momentum
Last week, the UAS Hardkill Team gave their first weekly presentation. The team's research sparked conversation between students and professors. As the team began talking about their research on drones and their vulnerabilities, the audience began to engage with...
UAS Hard Kill Team Kicks Off with Interviews
The UAS Hard Kill Team is a group of James Madison University (JMU) students searching for innovative solutions to take down enemy drones using a "hard kill." A hard kill is a method of disabling a drone by physically disabling a drone, usually by launching...