Ethics

Our team is committed to adhering to the highest ethical standards in the development and deployment of our drone racing systems. Below are the guiding principles we follow:

Data Privacy and Machine Learning

• All training data utilized in our machine learning models will strictly adhere to data privacy regulations.
• We ensure that no personally identifiable information (PII) is included in the data.
• Training data will comply with copyright laws, and proper permissions will be obtained for its use.

Code Ownership and Security

• All software and code developed for the team will remain under the ownership of the team.
• The code will not be shared with individuals or organizations outside of our university.

Sponsorship Ethics

• To align with our ethical values, we reserve the right to refuse sponsorships or partnerships from companies involved in the development of products designed explicitly to harm or kill people.

Our commitment to Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion

• We evaluate team members based on their abilities, commitment, and the value they bring to the team.
• Decisions about participation, leadership, and recognition are made without regard to race, color, gender, or background.
• We encourage open-mindedness and mutual respect to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Harassment, discrimination, or any behavior that undermines our commitment to our ethical standards will not be tolerated.

By following these principles, our team aims to uphold ethical integrity while fostering innovation in drone racing. We aim to create a team that reflects the world we live in and upholds the values of respect, equity, and collaboration.