Dream with Us
The Dream with Us (DWU) Design Challenge asks students in grades 6-12 to dream of creative innovations for the future of aviation. They work to solve real-world issues that NASA Aeronautics is working on today to make aviation systems and technology safer, more sustainable, and more accessible to everyone. Students join this annual challenge for a chance to show NASA their visions for the future of flight.
2025-2026 challenge is open for HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 2025
Integrating UAS into the Agriculture Industry
September 26 – January 23, 2026
The 2025-2026 Dream with Us design challenge is asking students to help design uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and technologies to improve the agricultural industry.High school students will focus on creating a drone to monitor plant health for pests damaging to agriculture and have the capability to collect samples.
Key Dates to Remember for the High School Engineering Challenge
Sep. 26, 2025—Registration Open
Nov. 21, 2025—Registration Deadline
Jan. 23, 2026—Submission Deadline
Mar. 02, 2026—Finalists Announced for HS
Mar. 21, 2026—Semi-Final HS Presentations (by Invite)
Mar. 22, 2026—Final HS Presentations (by Invite)
Mar. 23, 2026 — All Winners Announced
We need judges! If you are interested in judging, go to the middle or high school sections to learn more and sign up.
Integrating UAS into the Agriculture Industry
September 26 – December 31, 2025
The 2025 Dream with Us design challenge is asking students to help design uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and technologies to improve the agricultural industry. Middle school students will choose from topics in areas such as production, resilience, harvest, and other important areas.
Key Dates to Remember for the Middle School Aviation Challenge
Sep. 26, 2025 – Now Open
Oct. 14, 2025 – Informational Session #1 (tentative)
Oct. 16, 2025 – Informational Session #2 (tentative)
Oct. 21, 2025 – Student Session (tentative)
Dec. 31, 2025 – Submission Deadline
Feb. 16, 2026 – Middle School Virtual Ceremony
Feb. 17, 2026 – Official Winner Announcement
We need judges! If you are interested in judging, go to the middle or high school challenge page to learn more and sign up.
2025-2026 Dream with Us Challenge
Agriculture is an important part of life providing food, fuel, and other resources for life. With the growing demand and changes around the world causing delays on production and harvest, NASA is asking you to dream of ways to use new aviation systems such as drone technologies to help improve the agricultural industry.
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2024 – Closed
2023 – Closed
2022 – Closed
Winners
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Videos
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