Gen Inspired started the first ever Drone team in North Carolina in 2023. When this team was in formation, along with preparing for the competition the students worked very hard in various showcase event and mentor to kickstart more teams in North Carolina.  Gen Inspired helped to form total 7 new teams in the first year itself for ADC event. The Yardsticks worked very hard and won many awards in regional competition. They qualified to participate in the Regional Final at Mississippi and won Skills Championship award and The Excellence award. Naren, Aditya, Nikhil, Soham, Gita, Harshitha and Aalok participated for this team.