Opportunity brief
Overview
- Get ready to experience the thrill of aerial competition at AeroRush, an exciting drone racing event organized by the Robotics and Electronics Club, IIIT Bhagalpur, as part of Protofos'26.
- AeroRush challenges participants to design, assemble, and manually pilot their own drones through a designated obstacle course. The competition tests piloting precision, maneuverability, flight control, and the ability to complete the course in the shortest possible time.
- Participants will navigate through gates, checkpoints, and other obstacles while maintaining visual contact with their drones throughout the race. The course layout will be revealed at the venue, challenging teams to adapt their strategies and demonstrate their flying skills under competitive conditions.
- All participating teams must bring their own student-built drones that comply with the prescribed technical specifications and safety requirements. Ready-to-fly commercial racing drones, FPV-based systems, autonomous navigation, and automated obstacle-avoidance systems are not permitted.
Competition Highlights
- Design and assemble your own racing drone.
- Test your manual piloting skills on a challenging obstacle course.
- Demonstrate speed, precision, maneuverability, and flight control.
- Compete against other teams in a time-based racing challenge.
- Showcase your practical knowledge of drone technology, electronics, and engineering.
Participation Details
- Team Size: 3–5 participants per team.
- Date: 1 November 2026.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
- Competition Format: Time trials, qualification rounds, or knockout rounds, depending on participation.
- Prize Pool: to be announced.
Build your own drone. Trust your skills. Race with precision.
Register for AeroRush and prove that your team has what it takes to dominate the skies!
Registration & Passes
Participants can register directly for the offline AeroRush Drone event at IIIT Bhagalpur. There will be no preliminary online round or shortlisting process. Participants will compete according to the rules, format, and technical requirements specified by the organizers.
Registration on Unstop and payment of the applicable registration fee through the respective registration form link provided below are mandatory for participation.
Available Passes
1. AeroRush Drone Event Pass – ₹99
Provides access to the AeroRush Drone event only.[Form Link]
Note: Food and accommodation are not included in this pass.
2. All-Events Pass – ₹249
Provides access to all events covered under this pass.[Form Link]
Note: Food and accommodation are not included in this pass.
Participants are advised to review the event rules, drone specifications, and safety guidelines before participating.
Get ready to take flight, showcase your skills, and compete at AeroRush Drone, IIIT Bhagalpur!