Tech tree

Every system builds on the same roots. Finish a node to unlock the ones that depend on it. Blocked by a missing node? That's your next project.

9 available0 in progress0 done130 locked

Available means nothing is blocking it: members can start now. Locked nodes open up once the nodes they require are done.

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R-COM1 Basic radio link (off-the-shelf)
R-COM3 Physical links (copper/fiber tether)
R-SEC1 Device identity, keys, pairing
R-PWR1 Batteries and BMS basics
R-NAV1 GNSS positioning
X-1 Camera and video streaming
T-LOG1 Black box logs (OASA-LOG)
T-BENCH1 Test bench + test software
M-6 Shore launcher (throws self-inflating flotation device)

How to read the tree

Example: R-COM1 (basic radio link) and R-SEC1 (device identity, keys, pairing) are both needed for R-COM2 (encrypted link). Finish that, and T-MAP1 (TAK bridge) is one step closer.

In Requires, commas mean all of these are needed. "A or B" means either one. "two of A, B, C" means any two. Unlocks is worked out from Requires.

ID prefixes

R- Roots (every system needs these)
T- Trunk (shared platform)
A- Air
L- Lighter-than-air & wind
G- Ground
S- Surface water
U- Underwater
X- Sensing
M- Manipulation
O- Operations
I- Infrastructure inspection
C- Commercial services
SP- Space
MS- Moonshots
ST- Starshots (beyond moonshots: space and interstellar)

Critical path

The nodes that unlock the most of the tree.

R-SEC1 then R-COM2 (encrypted link): needed by nearly everything
R-NAV1 then R-CTL1 then R-CTL2 (autonomous control): unlocks every vehicle branch
T-MAP1 then T-MAP2 (TAK bridge and control): the shared picture
T-NET1 then T-NET2 (mesh): the backbone of every moonshot
T-PAY1 (payload standard): unlocks sensing, manipulation and AI
R-PWR1 then R-PWR2 (batteries and solar): unlocks long-endurance everything

Roots

What every system needs: communications, security, power, control, navigation and timing.

R-COM1Basic radio link (off-the-shelf)Unlocks 4Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-COM2, R-CTL1, T-PAY1, T-RF1
Needed by
4 directly, 121 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-17, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
RF basics, antennas · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
R-COM2Encrypted link (OASA-SEC v0)Unlocks 6Locked
Requires
R-COM1, R-SEC1
Unlocks
R-COM4, T-MAP1, T-NET1, U-3, O-2, SP-1
Needed by
6 directly, 55 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-16, MS-17, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Cryptography basics, networking · Academy
R-COM3Physical links (copper/fiber tether)Unlocks 6Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-PWR4, L-4, U-1, U-2, I-1, C-3
Needed by
6 directly, 15 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Fiber optics, cabling, signal integrity · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
R-COM4Laser links (free-space optical, encrypted) with in-flight pointing and trackingUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
R-COM2, T-RF3
Unlocks
R-PWR5, SP-2
Needed by
2 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-17, MS-19
You'll learn
Optics, tracking control · Academy
R-SEC1Device identity, keys, pairingUnlocks 2Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-COM2, R-SEC2
Needed by
2 directly, 57 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-16, MS-17, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Cryptography, key management · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
R-SEC2Key rotation and device removalUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-SEC1
Unlocks
T-NET1
Needed by
1 directly, 43 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Security engineering · Academy
R-PWR1Batteries and BMS basicsUnlocks 7Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-PWR2, R-PWR3, R-PWR4, R-PWR5, T-PAY1, T-DOCK2, T-NODE1
Needed by
7 directly, 84 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-17, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Electrochemistry, electronics · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
R-PWR2Solar chargingUnlocks 8Locked
Requires
R-PWR1
Unlocks
T-NODE2, A-5, A-9, L-2, L-5, S-2, S-3, O-2
Needed by
8 directly, 26 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Photovoltaics, power electronics · Academy
R-PWR3Wind / kite powerUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-PWR1
Unlocks
L-3
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Wind energy, aerodynamics · Academy
R-PWR4Tether powerUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
R-PWR1, R-COM3
Unlocks
A-4, U-2
Needed by
2 directly, 6 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-4, MS-5, MS-9, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
High-voltage DC, cabling · Academy
R-PWR5Wireless power beaming (laser/microwave) to vehicles in flightLocked
Requires
R-PWR1, R-COM4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-17
You'll learn
Optics, photovoltaics, safety engineering · Academy
R-CTL1Piloted (manual) controlUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
R-COM1
Unlocks
R-CTL2, U-1
Needed by
2 directly, 77 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Control basics, human factors · Academy
R-CTL2Autonomous waypoint controlUnlocks 9Locked
Requires
R-CTL1, R-NAV1
Unlocks
T-MAP2, T-DOCK1, T-SIM1, A-1, A-2, L-5, G-1, G-2, S-1
Needed by
9 directly, 70 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Control theory, PX4/ArduPilot · Academy
R-NAV1GNSS positioningUnlocks 6Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-CTL2, R-NAV2, R-NAV3, R-TIME1, T-MAP1, SP-1
Needed by
6 directly, 93 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Satellite navigation · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
R-NAV2RTK precision positioningUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
R-NAV1
Unlocks
T-DOCK1, G-6, X-6
Needed by
3 directly, 37 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Geodesy, RTCM corrections · Academy
R-NAV3GNSS-denied navigationUnlocks 5Locked
Requires
R-NAV1, X-1
Unlocks
G-2, G-5, U-5, I-4, SP-5
Needed by
5 directly, 9 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13, MS-16, MS-19
You'll learn
Visual odometry, inertial nav · Academy
R-TIME1Time sync (OASA-TIME)Unlocks 4Locked
Requires
R-NAV1
Unlocks
R-TIME2, T-VID1, T-RF2, X-5
Needed by
4 directly, 7 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-15, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Clocks, timing protocols · Academy
R-TIME2Backup timing and positioning network (works when GPS fails)Locked
Requires
R-TIME1, T-NET4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-20
You'll learn
Clocks, radio navigation · Academy

Trunk

The shared platform: mesh, TAK map, payloads, logs, AI, docks and RF.

T-MAP1TAK bridge (position, battery, status)Unlocks 3Locked
Requires
R-COM2, R-NAV1
Unlocks
T-MAP2, T-RF2, O-3
Needed by
3 directly, 24 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
CoT, geospatial data · Academy
T-MAP2Tap-to-control from TAKUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
T-MAP1, R-CTL2
Unlocks
T-NET3, T-AI3, T-TSK1
Needed by
3 directly, 21 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Mission control, UX · Academy
T-NET1Small encrypted mesh (3–5 nodes)Unlocks 5Locked
Requires
R-COM2, R-SEC2
Unlocks
T-NET2, T-NET5, T-NODE1, S-2, I-1
Needed by
5 directly, 42 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Mesh networking · Academy
T-NET2Best-path routing + traffic priorityUnlocks 7Locked
Requires
T-NET1
Unlocks
T-NET3, T-VID1, T-TSK1, A-7, L-6, M-5, SP-3
Needed by
7 directly, 29 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Routing algorithms, QoS · Academy
T-NET3Multi-GCS handoff, multi-operator controlUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-NET2, T-MAP2
Unlocks
T-NET4, O-4
Needed by
2 directly, 7 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Distributed systems · Academy
T-NET4Large mesh scaling (100+ nodes)Unlocks 3Locked
Requires
T-NET3
Unlocks
R-TIME2, O-1, O-14
Needed by
3 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Network scaling · Academy
T-NET5Meshtastic / LoRa bridge (encrypted gateway between OASA and Meshtastic networks)Unlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-NET1
Unlocks
O-18, O-22
Needed by
2 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-20, MS-23
You'll learn
LoRa, protocol bridging · Academy
T-PAY1Payload standard (OASA-PAY)Unlocks 9Locked
Requires
R-COM1, R-PWR1
Unlocks
T-AI1, L-1, S-4, X-2, X-3, X-4, M-1, M-3, M-4
Needed by
9 directly, 55 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Mechanical/electrical interfaces · Academy
T-LOG1Black box logs (OASA-LOG)Unlocks 3Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
A-9, O-8, SP-1
Needed by
3 directly, 5 in total
Moonshots
MS-10, MS-11, MS-19
You'll learn
Data formats, reliability · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
T-AI1Edge AI moduleUnlocks 16Locked
Requires
T-PAY1, X-1
Unlocks
T-AI2, L-6, G-3, G-7, S-5, U-7, X-7, O-5, O-7, O-11, O-15, O-20, I-5, I-6, C-1, X-13
Needed by
16 directly, 23 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-12, MS-13, MS-15, MS-18, MS-19, MS-21, MS-22
You'll learn
Machine learning, computer vision · Academy
T-AI2Mission from a sentence ("survey the north field, find hogs")Unlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-AI1, T-TSK1
Unlocks
T-AI3, SP-5
Needed by
2 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-18, MS-19
You'll learn
AI planning, language models · Academy
T-AI3Live voice commands mid-mission ("closer," "go further north," "look for thermals within 100 m of me")Locked
Requires
T-AI2, T-MAP2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-18
You'll learn
Speech, spatial reasoning · Academy
T-VID1On-demand video over meshLocked
Requires
T-NET2, X-1, R-TIME1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-5
You'll learn
Video compression, streaming · Academy
T-TSK1Tasking, idle status, task handoffUnlocks 7Locked
Requires
T-MAP2, T-NET2
Unlocks
T-AI2, T-TSK2, X-8, O-4, I-8, C-2, X-9
Needed by
7 directly, 15 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-11, MS-12, MS-13, MS-18, MS-19, MS-21
You'll learn
Scheduling, operations · Academy
T-TSK2Deploy-scout-return (a carrier launches a scout that comes back with where to go next)Locked
Requires
T-TSK1, T-DOCK1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
Cooperative autonomy · Academy
T-DOCK1Precision landing on a dockUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
R-CTL2, R-NAV2
Unlocks
T-TSK2, T-DOCK2, M-2
Needed by
3 directly, 12 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-11, MS-13
You'll learn
Sensors, control · Academy
T-DOCK2Auto charging (OASA-DOCK)Unlocks 7Locked
Requires
T-DOCK1, R-PWR1
Unlocks
L-7, G-4, S-6, O-4, O-6, O-8, O-17
Needed by
7 directly, 9 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-11, MS-13
You'll learn
Power electronics, mechanisms · Academy
T-SIM1Simulator / digital twinUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-CTL2
Unlocks
SP-4
Enables
training
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Simulation, physics engines · Academy
T-BENCH1Test bench + test softwareAvailable
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Enables
Quality across all nodes
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-8
You'll learn
Test engineering · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
T-RF1RF scanning in radiosUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
R-COM1
Unlocks
T-RF2, T-RF3, X-11
Needed by
3 directly, 9 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-14, MS-17, MS-19, MS-20
You'll learn
Spectrum analysis, SDR · Academy
T-RF2Direction finding (bearings on TAK)Locked
Requires
T-RF1, R-TIME1, T-MAP1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Enables
Interference hunting
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Antenna arrays, signal processing · Academy
T-RF3BeamformingUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-RF1
Unlocks
R-COM4, A-6
Enables
Longer links
Needed by
2 directly, 5 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-14, MS-17, MS-19, MS-20
You'll learn
Phased arrays, DSP · Academy
T-NODE1Backpack node kitUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-NET1, R-PWR1
Unlocks
T-NODE2
Needed by
1 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Integration · Academy
T-NODE2Tower / vehicle / home node kitsUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-NODE1, R-PWR2
Unlocks
O-1
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Integration, weatherproofing · Academy

Air

From a low-cost quad to aircraft that stay aloft indefinitely.

A-1Reference quad (low cost)Unlocks 15Locked
Requires
R-CTL2
Unlocks
A-3, A-4, A-7, A-10, O-5, O-16, I-2, I-3, I-6, I-9, C-1, C-3, X-10, X-11, SP-3
Needed by
15 directly, 20 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-9, MS-11, MS-12, MS-14, MS-15, MS-19, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Aerodynamics, propulsion · Academy
A-2Reference fixed-wingUnlocks 5Locked
Requires
R-CTL2
Unlocks
A-3, A-5, A-7, A-8, I-6
Needed by
5 directly, 8 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-11, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20, MS-21
You'll learn
Aerodynamics, stability · Academy
A-3Reference VTOLUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-1, A-2
Unlocks
O-10
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-11
You'll learn
Transition control · Academy
A-4Tethered relay droneLocked
Requires
A-1, R-PWR4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Tether dynamics · Academy
A-5Solar fixed-wingUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-2, R-PWR2
Unlocks
A-6
Needed by
1 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Solar aircraft design · Academy
A-6High-altitude solar plane / gliderUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-5, T-RF3
Unlocks
A-9
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Long-endurance flight, energy budgeting · Academy
A-7Relay drone (extends small-drone range)Locked
Requires
A-1 or A-2, T-NET2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
Network topology · Academy
A-8Autonomous soaring (thermal, ridge, dynamic soaring)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-2, X-1 or air-data sensors
Unlocks
A-9
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-10
You'll learn
Meteorology, glider aerodynamics, energy-aware control · Academy
A-9Perma glider / atmospheric satelliteLocked
Requires
A-6, A-8, R-PWR2, T-LOG1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-10
You'll learn
Ultralight structures, day/night energy budgeting, long-duration reliability · Academy
A-10Biomimetic flyer (flapping wing, bird/insect-like)Locked
Requires
A-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Enables
Quiet wildlife monitoring
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Biomechanics, unsteady aerodynamics · Academy

Lighter-than-air & wind

Kites, aerostats and solar blimps.

L-1Kite payload platformUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
L-2, L-3, L-4
Needed by
3 directly, 7 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Kite aerodynamics, tethers · Academy
L-2Solar kite (powers sensors aloft)Locked
Requires
L-1, R-PWR2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Lightweight solar · Academy
L-3Kite generator (airborne wind power)Locked
Requires
L-1, R-PWR3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Airborne wind energy · Academy
L-4Tethered aerostatUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
L-1, R-COM3
Unlocks
L-5
Needed by
1 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-2, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Envelopes, lift gas · Academy
L-5Steerable solar blimpUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
L-4, R-PWR2, R-CTL2
Unlocks
L-6, O-7
Needed by
2 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-12
You'll learn
Station keeping, envelope design · Academy
L-6Disaster blimp (heavy-lift sensors + repeaters)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
L-5, T-NET2, T-AI1
Unlocks
L-7
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-5, MS-6
You'll learn
Payload integration · Academy
L-7Blimp mothership (launch/recover drones)Locked
Requires
L-6, T-DOCK2, M-2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
In-air recovery · Academy

Ground

Rovers, legged robots and city and snow robots.

G-1Wheeled / tracked roverUnlocks 9Locked
Requires
R-CTL2
Unlocks
G-3, G-4, G-5, G-6, G-7, O-5, O-10, I-1, C-4
Needed by
9 directly, 11 in total
Moonshots
MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-11, MS-16, MS-19, MS-21
You'll learn
Mechanical engineering, drivetrains · Academy
G-2Legged robotUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
R-CTL2, R-NAV3
Unlocks
G-5, I-4
Enables
Rough-terrain missions
Needed by
2 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-16, MS-19
You'll learn
Legged locomotion, ROS 2 · Academy
G-3City trash-pickup robotLocked
Requires
G-1, T-AI1, M-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-4
You'll learn
Manipulation, perception · Academy
G-4Rover mothership (carries/charges drones)Locked
Requires
G-1, T-DOCK2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
Integration · Academy
G-5Underground explorer (caves, tunnels, collapsed buildings; autonomous 3D mapping; drops its own relays)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
G-1 or G-2, R-NAV3, X-3, M-5
Unlocks
SP-3
Needed by
1 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-16, MS-19
You'll learn
SLAM, confined-space robotics · Academy
G-6Snow and ice robot (sidewalks first, then streets; de-icing)Locked
Requires
G-1, R-NAV2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Winter operations, traction · Academy
G-7Mobility assist robot (guide, delivery for elderly/disabled neighbors)Locked
Requires
G-1, T-AI1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Assistive technology, human-robot interaction · Academy

Surface water

Boats, buoys and cleanup vessels.

S-1Survey boatUnlocks 3Locked
Requires
R-CTL2
Unlocks
S-3, S-4, O-20
Needed by
3 directly, 6 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Hull design, buoyancy · Academy
S-2Buoy node (mesh + weather)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-NET1, R-PWR2
Unlocks
U-4
Needed by
1 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-4, MS-5, MS-9, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Marine engineering, moorings · Academy
S-3Solar boatUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
S-1, R-PWR2
Unlocks
S-5, S-6
Needed by
2 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Solar marine power · Academy
S-4Water sampling payloadLocked
Requires
S-1, T-PAY1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-4
You'll learn
Environmental science · Academy
S-5Cleanup boat (algae, debris)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
S-3, T-AI1, M-1
Unlocks
O-17
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-13
You'll learn
Collection mechanisms · Academy
S-6Drone carrier boatLocked
Requires
S-3, T-DOCK2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
Moving-platform landing · Academy

Underwater

Subs, tethers and acoustic links.

U-1Tethered ROV (build on ArduSub)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-COM3, R-CTL1
Unlocks
U-2
Needed by
1 directly, 5 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Waterproofing, pressure · Academy
U-2Strong, light fiber tether (power + data)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-COM3, R-PWR4, U-1
Unlocks
U-4
Needed by
1 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Fiber optics, tether materials · Academy
U-3Acoustic modem (encrypted)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-COM2
Unlocks
U-4
Needed by
1 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Underwater acoustics · Academy
U-4Surface gateway (buoy/boat ↔ sub)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
S-2, U-2 or U-3
Unlocks
U-5
Needed by
1 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Integration · Academy
U-5Autonomous subUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
U-4, R-NAV3
Unlocks
U-6, U-7
Needed by
2 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-13
You'll learn
Underwater navigation · Academy
U-6Biomimetic sub (fish-like, quiet)Locked
Requires
U-5
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Enables
Quiet marine monitoring
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Biomechanics, fluid dynamics · Academy
U-7Reef and wetland restoration robot (replant coral, remove invasives)Locked
Requires
U-5, M-1, T-AI1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-13
You'll learn
Marine biology, ecology · Academy

Sensing

Cameras, thermal, LiDAR, radar, acoustics and mapping.

X-1Camera and video streamingUnlocks 7Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
R-NAV3, T-AI1, T-VID1, A-8, X-6, O-15, I-1
Needed by
7 directly, 51 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-4, MS-5, MS-6, MS-9, MS-10, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-15, MS-16, MS-18, MS-19, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Optics, video encoding · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join
X-2Thermal core (monocular, gimbal, fixed)Unlocks 6Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
X-7, O-5, O-7, O-11, I-2, X-9
Needed by
6 directly, 10 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-9, MS-12, MS-21
You'll learn
Infrared physics · Academy
X-3Lightweight open LiDARUnlocks 4Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
G-5, X-7, I-3, X-12
Needed by
4 directly, 7 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-16, MS-19, MS-22
You'll learn
Laser ranging · Academy
X-4Small radarUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
X-7, X-13
Needed by
2 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-22
You'll learn
Radar fundamentals · Academy
X-5Acoustic triangulationUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
R-TIME1
Unlocks
O-15, I-7
Needed by
2 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-3, MS-15, MS-21
You'll learn
Acoustics, TDOA · Academy
X-6Mapping and 3D scenesUnlocks 16Locked
Requires
X-1, R-NAV2
Unlocks
X-8, O-11, O-13, O-14, O-19, O-20, I-2, I-3, I-5, I-6, I-8, I-9, C-1, C-2, C-4, X-12
Needed by
16 directly, 22 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-9, MS-12, MS-13, MS-14, MS-21, MS-22, MS-23
You'll learn
Photogrammetry, AI 3D · Academy
X-7Sensor fusionLocked
Requires
T-AI1, two of X-2, X-3, X-4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-2
You'll learn
Estimation, data fusion · Academy
X-8Swarm mappingUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
X-6, T-TSK1
Unlocks
O-13, X-9
Needed by
2 directly, 4 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-9, MS-12
You'll learn
Multi-agent coordination · Academy
X-9Autonomous thermal search gridUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
X-2, X-8, T-TSK1
Unlocks
X-11
Needed by
1 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-9, MS-12
You'll learn
Search theory, multi-agent planning · Academy
X-10Water rescue drop (lines or flotation to people stranded in floods)Locked
Requires
A-1, M-3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-15
You'll learn
Swift water rescue · Academy
X-11Avalanche beacon and phone detection (supports ski patrol)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-1, T-RF1, X-9
Unlocks
O-21
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-2
You'll learn
Snow science, RF search · Academy
X-12LiDAR survey (archaeology, terrain, under-canopy mapping)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
X-3, X-6
Unlocks
X-13
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-22
You'll learn
Archaeology, geomatics · Academy
X-13Buried hazard sensing (UXO on former military sites, abandoned mines; LiDAR, magnetometer, ground-penetrating radar + AI)Locked
Requires
X-12, X-4, T-AI1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-22
You'll learn
Geophysics · Academy

Manipulation

Arms, drops, launchers and speakers.

M-1Grabber / collector armUnlocks 7Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
G-3, S-5, U-7, M-2, O-8, O-10, C-3
Needed by
7 directly, 10 in total
Moonshots
MS-4, MS-5, MS-11, MS-13
You'll learn
Mechanisms, kinematics · Academy
M-2In-air capture / recoveryUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
M-1, T-DOCK1
Unlocks
L-7
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-5
You'll learn
Dynamics, control · Academy
M-3Drop / delivery payloadUnlocks 7Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
M-5, O-12, O-13, O-16, O-19, O-21, X-10
Needed by
7 directly, 10 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-12, MS-15, MS-16, MS-19, MS-23
You'll learn
Mechanisms · Academy
M-4Speaker / deterrent payloadUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-PAY1
Unlocks
O-5
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-3
You'll learn
Acoustics · Academy
M-5Relay dropper (drops mesh nodes as a robot moves)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
M-3, T-NET2
Unlocks
G-5
Needed by
1 directly, 3 in total
Moonshots
MS-16, MS-19
You'll learn
Mechanisms, networking · Academy
M-6Shore launcher (throws self-inflating flotation device)Unlocks 1Available
Requires
Nothing. Start here.
Unlocks
O-16
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-15
You'll learn
Mechanics, ballistics, inflation systems · Academy
Members can start this now. Apply to join

Operations

Fleets, repair, logistics and community services.

O-1Living Network coverage mapLocked
Requires
T-NET4, T-NODE2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20
You'll learn
Geospatial, RF planning · Academy
O-2Persistent low-power sensor nodes (OASA-SENSE)Unlocks 5Locked
Requires
R-PWR2, R-COM2
Unlocks
O-14, O-18, O-22, I-7, I-9
Needed by
5 directly, 6 in total
Moonshots
MS-1, MS-3, MS-9, MS-12, MS-14, MS-20, MS-21, MS-23
You'll learn
Low-power electronics · Academy
O-3Weather nodes + go/no-goLocked
Requires
T-MAP1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-3
You'll learn
Meteorology · Academy
O-4Fleet managementUnlocks 2Locked
Requires
T-TSK1, T-NET3, T-DOCK2
Unlocks
O-6, O-10
Needed by
2 directly, 2 in total
Moonshots
MS-2, MS-3, MS-5, MS-11, MS-13
You'll learn
Operations research · Academy
O-5Feral hog detection + deterrenceLocked
Requires
T-AI1, X-2, M-4, G-1 or A-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-3
You'll learn
Wildlife behavior, AI · Academy
O-6Mobile hive (truck + trailer)Locked
Requires
T-DOCK2, O-4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-2
You'll learn
Vehicle integration · Academy
O-7Wildfire watch (anchored or roaming solar blimp, thermal/smoke detection)Locked
Requires
L-5, X-2, T-AI1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-9, MS-12
You'll learn
Fire science, remote sensing · Academy
O-8Field repair cell (prints parts and swaps them on site)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-DOCK2, M-1, T-LOG1
Unlocks
O-9
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-11
You'll learn
Additive manufacturing, robotic assembly · Academy
O-9Automated repair centerLocked
Requires
O-8
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-11
You'll learn
Manufacturing automation · Academy
O-10Autonomous logistics fleet (carries damaged devices to repair, brings parts out)Locked
Requires
O-4, G-1 or A-3, M-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-11
You'll learn
Logistics, routing · Academy
O-11Wildfire risk mapping (fuel load, dry vegetation near communities)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
X-2, X-6, T-AI1
Unlocks
O-12
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-12
You'll learn
Fire ecology · Academy
O-12Controlled burn support (with fire agencies)Locked
Requires
O-11, M-3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-12
You'll learn
Prescribed fire, ecology · Academy
O-13Seed-planting and regrowth trackingLocked
Requires
X-6, M-3, X-8
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-12
You'll learn
Forestry, ecology · Academy
O-14City sensing platform (intelligent sensors that talk to each other and the map)Locked
Requires
O-2, X-6, T-NET4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-14
You'll learn
Urban systems, IoT · Academy
O-15Drowning detection (vision + acoustic, e.g., screams)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
T-AI1, X-1, X-5
Unlocks
O-16
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-15
You'll learn
AI, acoustics, water safety · Academy
O-16Lifeguard assist kit (shore launcher with self-inflating float, drone flotation drop, two-way speaker to lifeguard station; budget tiers)Locked
Requires
O-15, M-3, M-6, A-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-15
You'll learn
Rescue engineering · Academy
O-17Ocean cleanup base (unload, recharge, relaunch)Locked
Requires
S-5, T-DOCK2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-13
You'll learn
Marine logistics · Academy
O-18Utility-pole sensor network (air quality, weather, mosquito; solar + radio; partner with utilities)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
O-2, T-NET5
Unlocks
O-19
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-23
You'll learn
Environmental monitoring · Academy
O-19Mosquito control (map standing water, larvicide drops with county programs)Locked
Requires
X-6, M-3, O-18
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-23
You'll learn
Public health, entomology · Academy
O-20Invasive species patrol (land and water)Locked
Requires
T-AI1, X-6, S-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-13
You'll learn
Ecology · Academy
O-21Ski patrol support (slope watch, beacon search, supply drops)Locked
Requires
X-11, M-3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Mountain safety · Academy
O-22Citizen science sensor kits + open map (anyone can host a node)Locked
Requires
O-2, T-NET5
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-23
You'll learn
Citizen science, data · Academy

Infrastructure inspection

Roads, pipes, power lines, bridges, dams and levees.

I-1Pipe and sewer crawlerLocked
Requires
G-1, R-COM3 or T-NET1, X-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Confined-space robotics · Academy
I-2Powerline inspection (drone + line-crawling robot)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-1, X-2, X-6
Unlocks
I-8
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Electrical infrastructure · Academy
I-3Bridge and structure inspectionLocked
Requires
A-1, X-3, X-6
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Structural engineering · Academy
I-4Mountainous / rough-terrain robotLocked
Requires
G-2, R-NAV3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Terrain mobility · Academy
I-5Inspection reports + defect AILocked
Requires
T-AI1, X-6
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Enables
Commercial services
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Data analysis · Academy
I-6Road condition patrol (potholes, wear on major and suburban roads; flags clogged storm drains and culverts)Locked
Requires
A-1 or A-2, X-6, T-AI1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Civil engineering, pavement · Academy
I-7Water main leak sensors (acoustic, strategically placed)Locked
Requires
O-2, X-5
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Hydraulics, acoustics · Academy
I-8Grid pre-mapping + autonomous line and substation inspectionLocked
Requires
I-2, X-6, T-TSK1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Power systems · Academy
I-9Dam and levee watch (persistent sensors + autonomous or assisted inspection)Locked
Requires
O-2, X-6, A-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-21
You'll learn
Geotechnical engineering · Academy

Commercial services

Roof inspection, construction tracking, cleaning.

C-1Automatic roof inspectionUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
A-1, X-6, T-AI1
Unlocks
C-5
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
You'll learn
Building science · Academy
C-2Construction progress trackingUnlocks 1Locked
Requires
X-6, T-TSK1
Unlocks
C-4
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
You'll learn
Construction management · Academy
C-3Pressure-washing / cleaning droneLocked
Requires
A-1 (heavy-lift), R-COM3, M-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Fluid systems, tethers · Academy
C-4Site survey + build monitoring robotsLocked
Requires
G-1, X-6, C-2
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Construction · Academy
C-5Automated home inspection kit (roof, chimney, foundation)Locked
Requires
C-1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
Nothing depends on this yet
You'll learn
Building science · Academy

Space

Near space, CubeSats and planetary analogs.

SP-1High-altitude balloon to near space (sensors, OASA link, recovery)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
R-COM2, R-NAV1, T-LOG1
Unlocks
SP-2
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Atmospheric science, recovery systems · Academy
SP-2OASA CubeSat (encrypted link, laser comms test)Locked
Requires
SP-1, R-COM4
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Orbital mechanics, space-rated electronics · Academy
SP-3Planetary analog missions (deserts, caves, ice)Unlocks 1Locked
Requires
G-5, A-1, T-NET2
Unlocks
SP-4
Needed by
1 directly, 1 in total
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Planetary science, field operations · Academy
SP-4Thin-atmosphere / low-gravity vehicle concepts (Mars and Moon)Locked
Requires
SP-3, T-SIM1
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Aerospace, extreme environments · Academy
SP-5Space-rated autonomy (long delays, no human in the loop)Locked
Requires
T-AI2, R-NAV3
Unlocks
Nothing yet
Needed by
No other nodes
Moonshots
MS-19
You'll learn
Fault tolerance, autonomy · Academy