About the role
Drone Race Rules & Regulations
Under Aayam Xi - Tech Fest, Nit Agartala
Venue: RNT Ground
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Date: 15 November 2026
Problem Statement & Objective
- Teams Must Navigate Their Drones Through the Entire Race Track on Ground Consisting of Hoops, Sharp Turn Zones, Zigzag Slalom, and Vertical Poles, Completing All Designated Checkpoints in the Shortest Possible Time.
Prize Pool Breakdown
- Total Cash Prize Pool: ₹8,000
- 1st Place (winner): ₹4,000
- 2nd Place (runner-Up): ₹2,500
- 3rd Place (second Runner-Up): ₹1,500
Drone Specifications
- Propeller Size: Permitted Range from 3 to 10 Inches.
- Maximum Weight: Total Weight ≤ 1 kg (including Battery & Payload).
- Power System: Electric-Powered Only; Fuel Propulsion Prohibited.
- Operation Mode: Manual Line of Sight (lo S); FPV Flying Is Not Allowed.
- Navigation: GPS & Stabilization Sensors Permitted; Autonomous Flight Prohibited.
Track & Obstacle Details
- Ground Setup: Ground-Level Layout Marked by Vertical Poles.
- Gates: circular/rectangular frames of varying dimensions.
- Hoops: Vertically Mounted Rings Set at Different Elevations.
- Sharp Turns: Tight Corners Requiring Controlled Speed & Handling.
- Zigzag Slalom: Pole Sequences Requiring Smooth Weaving & Stability.
General Rules & Flight Format
- Practice Laps: Each Pilot Gets 2 Practice Laps Before Qualifying During Scheduled Time Slots Only.
- Equipment: Participants must bring their own drone, transmitter/controller, batteries, and repair tools. Carrying Spare Batteries Is Recommended.
- Flight Attempts: Each Team Gets 1 Chance to Fly Individually. A second attempt may be granted if the drone is repairable and safe.
- Launch Window: Drone Must Take Off Within 60 Seconds of the Official Start Signal. Flight Operations Must Stay Strictly Within the Designated Flying Zone.
Judging Criteria & Time Penalties
- Criterion / Rule | Description | Impact |
- Time Taken | Fastest Total Time to Complete the Full Obstacle Course. | Highest Priority |
- Obstacle Clearance | Navigating All Gates, Hoops, and Slalom in Correct Order/Direction. | Point/time Penalty |
- Missed Checkpoint/Gate | Must Re-Fly the Missed Gate in the Correct Direction, or Accept Penalty. | +5 Secs Penalty |
- Cutting the Course | Bypassing Obstacle Sections or Flying Outside Track Boundaries. | Heat Disqualification |
- Drone Handling | Evaluated on Stability, Control, and Smoothness of Navigation. | Official Evaluation |
Grounds for Disqualification
- Exceeding Weight (1 kg) or Size Limits.
- Use of Unapproved/Unauthorized Components.
- Performing Celebratory or Stunt Maneuvers Post-Race.
- Hazardous Flying, Safety Violations, or Reckless Piloting.
- Operating an Unsafe or Malfunctioning Drone.
- Unsportsmanlike Behavior or Verbal Misconduct.
- Intentional Blocking or Ramming of Other Drones.
- Unauthorized Equipment Changes During Competition.
Official Note:
- All drones must undergo pre-flight inspection at the rental ground prior to launch. Failure to launch within 60 seconds or leaving the designated flight zone will result in attempt forfeiture.