Autonomous Systems

SwarmSync OS

An open-source operating system for coordinating autonomous drone swarms in search-and-rescue operations. Seeking firmware engineers and field testers.

PrototypeAutonomous Systems
SeekingFirmware Engineer
Posted byKai Nakamuraon 2026-08-01
open-sourceswarmSAR

Project overview

SwarmSync OS is an open-source real-time operating system designed from the ground up for multi-agent drone coordination. It handles mesh networking, distributed task allocation, and fault-tolerant handoff between units — all with sub-100ms latency. The project is currently running on a 4-drone testbed and is targeting a 16-drone SAR demo.

Who we're looking for

  • Firmware engineer with RTOS experience (FreeRTOS or Zephyr)
  • RF/mesh networking specialist
  • Field tester with SAR or emergency response background

Project goals

  • Open-source v1.0 release
  • 16-drone coordinated SAR demo
  • FAA Part 107 compliance documentation

Request to collaborate

Introduce yourself and tell Kai Nakamura why you'd be a great fit for SwarmSync OS.