SOET – School of Engineering & TechnologyTechnicalSOLO / TEAM (As specified by organisers)

Drone Race (AI Arena)

October 27–28, 2026

9:30 AM Onwards (School) | 1:30 PM Onwards (University)

Basketball Ground

October 27–28, 2026

About This Activity

A precision flying contest where manual or remote-controlled drones navigate a marked obstacle course of hoops and zig-zag poles. Drones are judged on compact, efficient and innovative design as well as precision, and the fastest drone to reach the destination wins.

Guidelines & Event Rules

1. Drone Specifications • Drones may be manual or remote-controlled. • Maximum size and weight will be specified by the organisers, such as diagonal under 500 mm and weight under 2 kg. 2. Course Rules • The obstacle course may include hoops or rings and zig-zag poles. • Drones must follow the marked obstacle path without skipping. 3. Evaluation • Drones will be judged on compact, efficient and innovative design. • Precision in crossing the course will also be considered. • The drone that reaches the destination first wins.

Evaluation & Judging Criteria

Evaluation is based on compact, efficient, innovative drone design, flying precision, and course completion speed.

Scheduled Sessions

October 27–28, 2026

School Students9:30 AM Onwards

Venue: Basketball Ground

Faculty: Mr. Gaurav Verma / Dr. Imran Siraj / Dr. Naman Gupta / Dr. Digvijay

Coordinators: Krish, Arun

University Students1:30 PM Onwards

Venue: Basketball Ground / AI Arena

Faculty: Mr. Gaurav Verma / Dr. Imran Siraj / Dr. Naman Gupta / Dr. Digvijay

Coordinators: Krish, Arun

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