Name: Drone Race
Start: 2026-10-24T06:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-24T08:00:00.000Z
Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Drone Race is a high-energy technical competition held as part of TechTrix'26, the flagship technology and entrepreneurship festival organised by the Navrachna Foundation For Entrepreneurship Development at I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida.

What it is

Participants design, build, and pilot a custom drone through a timed obstacle course, demonstrating speed, maneuverability, precision, and responsible flight control. The course layout is revealed only at the venue, testing each team's ability to adapt on the spot. The objective is to complete the course successfully while achieving the best possible adjusted time.

Who it's for

Engineering students, hardware and robotics enthusiasts, drone builders, and early-stage hardware founders looking to test their UAV designs in a competitive, judged environment. Teams of two are welcome.

Format and rules

Team size: 2 participants per team
Maximum frame size: 450 mm (motor to motor, diagonally)
Maximum weight: approximately 1.5 kg including battery of up to 6S
FPV cameras and headset goggles/displays are optional but recommended
Each team may register up to 2 drone models, verified by the Inspection Committee; models can be swapped before the race or between qualification/elimination rounds
All drones must pass an airworthiness inspection covering materials, workmanship, and radio installation
Pilots must demonstrate correct arming/disarming and failsafe behaviour with propellers off
Freestyle flight must not exceed 50 ft in height
Drones may only be powered up in the designated Start/Finish area

Judging criteria

Ranking is based on total course time - raw flight time plus accumulated penalties:

Obstacle touches: +2 seconds per touch
Strategic skips: +20 seconds per skipped obstacle (maximum 2 skips per run)
Hand touches: +15 seconds per reset (maximum 3 per run; a 4th results in immediate DNF for that round)

Disqualification

Exceeding frame size or weight limits, failing airworthiness inspection, powering up outside designated zones, intentional interference with another pilot, unsportsmanlike conduct, or failing to follow a safety official's order will result in disqualification. The judge's decision is final and binding.

Prizes

1st: ₹12,000 cash + Trophy + Medal
2nd: ₹8,000 cash + Trophy + Medal
3rd: ₹5,000 cash + Trophy + Medal
Total prize pool: ₹25,000

Registration

Registration fee is ₹600 per team and is non-refundable. The registration deadline is 19 October 2026. The event takes place on 24 October 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Volleyball Court, I.T.S Engineering College, Greater Noida. Coordinator: Mr. Deepak Kumar Prajapati.

About the organiser

The Navrachna Foundation For Entrepreneurship Development supports innovation and entrepreneurial talent through competitions, mentorship, and hands-on technical challenges like TechTrix, giving students and builders a platform to demonstrate practical engineering skill.

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