DARPA Outreach Package
Cold Email Templates
Email 1: To Timothy Chung (Former OFFSET PM, Swarm Expert)
Subject: Jam-Resistant Swarm Coordination - No RF Required
Dr. Chung,
I followed your work on OFFSET and the progress toward field-deployable swarm capabilities. I’ve developed something that addresses a gap I noticed: how swarms coordinate when RF is denied.
The Problem: Current swarm coordination fails under jamming because it relies on explicit communication.
My Solution: Drones “feel” each other through hyperbolic geometry. Each unit maintains a position in a Poincaré ball and a cryptographic phase signature. Compromised units are detected mathematically - no communication required.
Key Results (Simulation):
- Rogue drone detected and quarantined in 1 timestep
- 6/6 consensus, zero false positives
- Formation maintained with RF disabled
Live Demo: [YOUR_DEPLOYED_URL]/v1/demo/rogue-detection
I’m a solo developer with a working prototype (950 tests passing, ready for hardware integration). Happy to discuss if this aligns with any current or future swarm programs.
Best, Issac Daniel Davis issdandavis@gmail.com GitHub: github.com/issdandavis/SCBE-AETHERMOORE
Email 2: To Phillip Smith (Lift Challenge PM, TTO)
Subject: Swarm Coordination Layer for Multi-Drone Lift Operations
Dr. Smith,
Congratulations on launching the Lift Challenge - heavy-lift drones will need coordination to be useful in contested environments.
I’ve developed a jam-resistant coordination layer that could complement heavy-lift capabilities:
What It Does:
- Enables swarms to maintain formation without RF communication
- Detects compromised/spoofed units through mathematical anomaly detection
- Works with GPS denied (uses internal geometry only)
Why It Matters for Lift: When multiple drones coordinate for heavy payload delivery, a single compromised unit could cause mission failure. My system detects that unit before it acts.
Technical Brief: [Link to DARPA_SWARM_BRIEF.md on GitHub] Live Demo: [YOUR_DEPLOYED_URL]/v1/demo/swarm-coordination?agents=20
Would welcome 15 minutes to discuss if this could support Lift Challenge participants or future TTO programs.
Best, Issac Daniel Davis issdandavis@gmail.com
Email 3: Generic TTO Inquiry
Subject: Novel Swarm Coordination Approach - Seeking Right Program Fit
To the Tactical Technology Office,
I’ve developed a swarm coordination system that operates without RF communication - drones detect each other and identify compromised units through hyperbolic geometry.
Capability Summary:
- Jam-resistant: Works under full RF denial
- Rogue detection: Mathematical anomaly detection, 0 false positives
- Decentralized: No single point of failure
- Proven: 950 tests passing, simulation-validated
Potential Applications:
- Contested ISR swarms
- Counter-UAS (detect adversary drones)
- Resilient logistics/resupply
- Urban operations (no RF signature)
I’m seeking guidance on which program or PM this might align with. Happy to provide a technical deep-dive or live demonstration.
Best, Issac Daniel Davis issdandavis@gmail.com GitHub: github.com/issdandavis/SCBE-AETHERMOORE
Relevant DARPA Programs & Contacts
Tactical Technology Office (TTO)
| Role | Name | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Former OFFSET PM | Timothy Chung | Swarm tactics, 250+ drone coordination |
| Lift Challenge PM | Phillip Smith | Heavy-lift drones, payload delivery |
| TTO Director | (Check darpa.mil) | Overall tactical systems |
TTO Website: https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/tto
Key Programs (Historical & Current)
| Program | Status | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| OFFSET | Completed 2021 | Direct swarm precedent |
| CODE | Active | Collaborative ops in denied environment |
| Lift Challenge | Opens Jan 2026 | Multi-drone coordination |
| Assured Autonomy | Active | Provable AI behavior |
SBIR/STTR Opportunities
How to Find Current Topics
- Go to: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/
- Click “More Filters”
- Select “DARPA” as Component
- Search keywords: “autonomous”, “swarm”, “unmanned”, “coordination”
Recent Relevant Topics
| Topic | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ALIAS Missionized Autonomy (HR0011SB20254XL-01) | Autonomous MUM-T for emergency services | Pre-release Sept 2025 |
| ISaAc (HR0011SB20254-07) | Inertially scaled UAVs | Closed June 2025 |
SBIR Timeline
- Topics pre-release first Wednesday of every month
- Monitor for: “swarm”, “contested environment”, “autonomous coordination”
- Phase I = $50-250K (feasibility)
- Phase II = $750K-1.5M (prototype)
SAM.gov BAA Search
How to Search
- Go to: https://sam.gov/search
- Select “Contract Opportunities”
- Filter by Agency: “Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency”
- Keywords to try:
- “autonomous systems”
- “swarm”
- “unmanned aircraft”
- “denied environment”
- “resilient coordination”
Your Pitch Points (Use These)
The Hook
“Drones that feel each other through math, not radio waves.”
The Problem
“Current swarm coordination fails when jammed because it relies on RF communication.”
The Solution
“Hyperbolic geometry embedding where each drone’s position encodes trust. Compromised units are mathematically anomalous - detected without any communication.”
The Proof
“950 tests passing. Rogue detected at step 0 with 6/6 consensus. Zero false positives. Ready for hardware integration.”
The Ask
“15 minutes to demonstrate the live system and discuss program fit.”
Attachments to Prepare
- DARPA_SWARM_BRIEF.md (already created)
- Live demo URL (deploy first!)
- GitHub repo link (public or invite-only)
- One-page capability summary (PDF version of brief)
Next Steps Checklist
- Deploy API to public URL (GCP or AWS)
- Test all three demo endpoints work
- Find current TTO director name on darpa.mil
- Send Email 1 to Timothy Chung (LinkedIn or DARPA alumni networks)
- Send Email 2 to Phillip Smith (via darpa.mil contact)
- Submit generic inquiry via darpa.mil/work-with-us
- Set calendar reminder: Check SBIR topics first Wednesday of each month
- Register for Lift Challenge when it opens (Jan 2026)