About the Competition

In parallel with developments in technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are continuously improving their operational capabilities and gaining more autonomy. In this context, the goal is to equip UAVs, which already have a high level of autonomy, with the ability to engage in dogfights similar to those conducted by fighter jets. Currently, UAVs, which have largely taken on observation activities worldwide from manned platforms, cannot approach human intelligence levels in areas such as high environmental awareness, decision-making ability, and planning capability in dynamic environments. Therefore, air-to-air combat maneuvers between UAVs can currently only be carried out with manned aircraft.

The main purpose of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) competition is to create a controlled environment for air-to-air combat scenarios among UAVs. This aims to guide and encourage young individuals towards relevant fields, providing them with experience and helping them develop their skills for potential success in this area in the future.

The competition is open to high school, university students, and graduates, who can participate individually or as a team. Teams should consist of a maximum of 15 members. Companies or initiatives can apply for the graduate level as a team.

Templates for the reports that participants need to prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website soon.

Competition Eligibility: Competitor Education Levels
  • High School Students
  • Associate Degree Students, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students and PhD Students
  • University Graduates
Report Phases 
  • Preliminary Design Report 
  • Critical Design Report 
  • Flight Proof and System Description Videos
Templates for the reports that the competitors must prepare will be announced on the TEKNOFEST website later.

Competition Calender 2024

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 29.02.2024
Technical Qualification Form Submission Deadline 18.03.2024 - 22:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Technical Qualification Form Results 27.03.2024
Critical Design Report Deadline 06.05.2024 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Critical Design Report Results 27.05.2024
Deadline for System Identification and Flight Evidence Videos 10.07.2024 - 17:00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Finalist Teams 17.07.2024
Competition Dates - Place August - September 2024 / Location of the competition will be announced in the coming days.

Fighter UAV Competition

Degree Award
First 200.000 TL
Second 150.000 TL
Third 120.000 TL

    Fighting UAV Competition 2018 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1.Fixed Wing Category GÖKDOĞAN
    2.Fixed Wing Category GAMA UAV
    3.Fixed Wing Category ATMACA
    1. Rotary Wing Category İTÜ - AGILE

    Fighting UAV Competition 2019 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1st Mention (Fixed Wing) İTUNOM
    2nd Mention (Fixed Wing) ESOGU HORUS
    3nd Mention (Fixed Wing) GAMAFORCE (Gadjah Mada Flying Object Research Center)
    1st Mention (Rotating Wing) TAYYARE FATİHLERİ (TAYFA)
    2st Mention (Rotating Wing) ITU AGILE ROBOTICS
    3rd Mention (Rotating Wing) ESOGU Phoenix

    Fighting UAV Competition 2021 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- (Fixed Wing) YTÜ LAGARİ
    2- (Fixed Wing) ANATEK HU-35X
    3- (Fixed Wing) İTÜNOM
    4-Mention (Fixed Wing) ESOGU HORUS
    1- Mention (Rotating Wing) BTU_ÖZTÜRK
    2- Mention (Rotating Wing) AVIATOR
    3- Mention (Rotating Wing) GÖKORDU

    Fighting UAV Competition 2022 Ratings

    Degrees Team Name
    1- (Honorable Mention) Anatolia Aero Design
    2- (Honorable Mention) ELFATEK RACLAB
    3- (Honorable Mention) RACLAB GRIFFIN

    Fighting UAV Competition 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. (Mention) İKÜ KIRMIZI KANATLAR
    2. (Mention) CİCİ KUŞ RC
    3. (Mention) İTU ATA Takımı

Fighting UAV Competition Specifications

CRITICAL DESIGN REPORT TEMPLATE

Excluding the informations provided in the specifications, you need to join the e-mail group through the link below for other questions regarding to the competition. The questions you ask and the answers you receive will be visible to the other members of the e-mail group.

TECHNICAL TOUR

COMPANIES RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITY
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Turkey.

NETWORK
TEKNOFEST, which hosts hundreds of companies on technical trips, provides the opportunity to get to know experts in every field.

INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS AND VOCATIONAL LIFE
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

MOTIVATION AND INTERESTING
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

DENEYAP

OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN PROJECTS IN DENEYAP BRANCHES
Young students who are trained to develop technology are given the opportunity to explain projects and inspire them.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

MATERIAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY
In order to support the projects of thousands of young people, a total of over 55 million TL in material support is provided to the teams that pass the stages determined for the competitions.

TRANSPORTATION / ACCOMODATION SUPPORT
Transportation / Accomodation support is provided to the finalist teams for their competitions.

AWARDS
Prizes of over 30 Million TL are waiting for the teams that compete and qualify in TEKNOFEST 2024.

EDUCATION

TRAINING CAMP PROGRAM
Training programs will be organized for the finalist teams with the participation of the executive institution and advisory board members.

Q&A MEETÇINGS
Teams with the participation of the executive and advisory board members Meetings where projects, evaluation criteria and processes can direct questions to the advisory board will be planned.
 

CAREER

INTERNSHIP
Internship opportunities in Turkey's technology institutions will be provided.

GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
Turkey under the Technology Team, conducted by the Foundation for the National Team Program Support Technology Teams are provided with incentives through orientation and support programs for international competitions.