Competitions

IARC

The International Aerial Robotics Competition (IARC) is the world's longest-running collegiate challenge that advances state-of-the-art aerial robotics by tasking students with solving "impossible" missions in a collaborative, industry-recognized environment.

SUAS

As the world advances, aerial vehicles are becoming essential across industries. The SUAS competition fosters interest in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), inspiring students to explore innovative technologies in surveillance and logistics.

SAE International

SAE Aero Design includes two regional competitions that challenge participating teams to conceive, design, fabricate, and test a radio controlled aircraft that can take off, land, and optimally meet the mission requirements.

RoboFest

The Robofest Gujarat Aerial Robotics Challenge (specifically the Swarm and Navigation tracks) is a premier state-led innovation initiative that advances indigenous drone technology by tasking students with designing custom UAVs to execute high-precision missions—such as synchronized swarm formations or autonomous obstacle avoidance —with a unique mandate to transform these prototypes into patentable intellectual property.

IRoC-U

The ISRO Robotics Challenge-URSC (IRoC-U) 2026 is India's premier space robotics competition that advances future planetary exploration technologies by tasking students with the "ASCEND" mission: designing autonomous micro-UAVs to navigate, survey features, and recharge in a GPS-denied environment without human intervention.

AEROTHON

Aerothon, organized by SAE India, is a national-level competition that challenges students to design and innovate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for solving real-world problems.

MICRO DDC

In the Micro Class category of the SAE Drone Development Challenge (DDC), students design aircraft that can carry heavy payloads while fitting within a 3-cubic-foot box.

REGULAR DDC

The SAE DDC Regular Class challenges students to optimize aerodynamics while carrying significant payloads within strict design constraints and weight limits.