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Mtech Operations, an MIT team using autonomous flight, has now moved into 2nd place with a 3.41:1 ratio One of the most impressive showings, and it's not gas or a helicopter style 32.8 lb drone 111.9 lb payload (3.41:1) Completed the course in under 24 minutes

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