TEKNOFEST International Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Competition

TEKNOFEST The International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Competition is a national and international contest organized within the framework of TEKNOFEST Technology Festival, one of Türkiye’s technology seems you've provided only the Turkish word "teknoloji" without additional context. The English translation is: **technology** If this term appears within a larger text or requires contextual translation (e.g., in an encyclopedic entry), please provide the full passage for accurate and consistent rendering according to the guidelines. and innovation-based events. The competition is designed to encourage student teams with an interest in UAV technologies to develop their technical information and skills through to develop.

Aim and Scope

The primary objective of the competition is to support students in conducting innovative projects related to UAV technologies, enhance their scientific and technical capacities, strengthen their teamwork and project management team like competencies, and position Türkiye as an international center in UAV technology. The competition allows participants to demonstrate diverse flight capabilities through missions performed with fixed-wing and rotary-wing systems as well as free missions opportunity.

TEKNOFEST International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competitions (Photo: T3 Foundation)

Eligibility Criteria

The International UAV Competition is open to:

• Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students from national and international institutions,
• High school students (in accordance with the mixed-team rule), applying as teams. Teams are required to submit specific technical reports and videos to participate.

Competition Categories

As of 2025, the competition is organized into three distinct categories:

1. Fixed-Wing Category: Participants are expected to complete designated missions using fixed-wing UAVs.

2. Rotary-Wing Category: This category involves the completion of missions using UAVs with vertical take-off and landing capabilities Vertical.

3. Free Mission Category: This category requires participants to develop custom systems based on self-defined or suggested mission scenarios original. This category aims to highlight creativity and innovation.

TEKNOFEST International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competitions (Photo: T3 Foundation)

Evaluation Process

The competition process is shaped through evaluations conducted at different stages. These evaluation stages include:

• Project Presentation Report: A report in which teams present technical details regarding their design, software, hardware, and mission planning.

• Preparation and Mission Video: Evaluation is carried out based on visual content showing the team’s preparation process and mission execution.

TEKNOFEST International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competitions (Photo: T3 Foundation)

Significance of the Competition

The International UAV Competition is an initiative aimed at increasing young people’s interest in aerospace and defense technologies. This competition does not merely provide participants with technical knowledge and skills; it also offers them the opportunity to engage with engineering and entrepreneurship cultures. By contributing to the development of qualified human resources needed by Türkiye’s aerospace and defense industry, the competition supports national technology policies.