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George Mason students fly into first place with no GPS, no grade, and (almost) no problems

George Mason students fly into first place with no GPS, no grade, and (almost) no problems

May 4, 2026 • By CEC Communications

Driven by passion, persistence, and what they call “the love of the game,” a group of George Mason University students affiliated with the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) claimed first place at the 2026 Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Competition at EagleBank Arena on April 24, 2026.

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