The Michigan Math and Science Academy (MMSA) Robotics Team soared to victory at the Aerial Drone Competition on Feb. 8, taking home the championship title at Kettering University. The group competed against 22 teams from across the region on their road to a first-place finish.
The Aerial Drone Competition challenged participants in multiple areas, including autonomous flight missions, manual flight missions, teamwork and collaboration missions, and engineering and innovation missions. Months of dedicated preparation paid off as the team demonstrated its ability to problem-solve under pressure, apply advanced technical knowledge, and collaborate effectively to outperform their competitors.
“This victory is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of our students,” said Mr. Dogan, MMSA Robotics Coach. “Their commitment to learning, innovation, and teamwork truly sets them apart, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievement.”
With this regional championship win, the MMSA Robotics Team has earned a coveted spot at the World Championship, where they will compete against top teams from around the globe. The students are eager to take on this next challenge and continue pushing the boundaries of drone technology and engineering excellence.
“We are incredibly proud of our students for this outstanding accomplishment,” said MMSA’s Principal Abdullah Pehlivan, Ed.D.. “Their success reflects not only their dedication but also the strength of our STEM programs in preparing future innovators and leaders.”
MMSA invites the school community and local supporters to cheer on the team as they prepare for the upcoming World Championship.