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World Drone Cup | TEKNOFEST

About the Competition

World Drone Cup is organized within the scope of TEKNOFEST technology competitions.

The best drone pilots from around the world will compete in TEKNOFEST 2026 Şanlıurfa. In this competition, both amateur and professional pilots will have the chance to compete at the highest level. In addition, technology enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet and exchange information with drone makers and leaders in the industry. 

The competition is organised internationally. The competitor who successfully completes all stages of TEKNOFEST Drone Championship is entitled to compete in the World Drone Cup. 

Competition Calender 2026

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 20.02.2026
Announcement of Application Results 20.04.2026
TEKNOFEST Şanlıurfa/ Final Stage 30 September–4 October 2026

Competition Awards 2026

Degree Award
Birinci 150.000 ₺
İkinci 120.000 ₺
Üçüncü 100.000 ₺

    World Drone Cup 2019 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. danefpv 
    2. singularity 
    3. alex 

    World Drone Cup 2020 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1. Drone Yarışçıları Derneği Spor Kulübü
    2. techdroneleague
    3. Uluslarası Drone Sporları Kulübü

    World Drone Cup 2021 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    1- EVAN TURNER
    2- MARVİN SCHAPPER
    3- KİLLİAN ROUSSEAU

    World Drone Cup 2022 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First MinChan Kim
    Second Changhyeon Kang
    Third Killian Rousseau

    World Drone Cup 2023 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First Killian Rousseau
    Second Evan Turner
    Third David Modig

    World Drone Cup 2024 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First Yuki Hashimoto
    Second Marvin Schapper
    Third Chun Yan KWAN

    World Drone Cup 2025 Degrees

    Degree Team Name
    First Minjae Kim
    Second Yuki Hashimoto
    Third Minseo Lee

World Drone Cup Competition

TEKNOFEST STARTUP PROGRAM

The TEKNOFEST Startup Program, organized under the leadership of the T3 Startup Center, is designed for TEKNOFEST finalists at the university level and beyond. The program offers participants 11 different opportunities, including entrepreneurship training and investor meetings.

DIGITAL CERTIFICATE

Official Recognition
Certificates are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and hold official validity.

Verifiable Infrastructure
Thanks to the digital badge infrastructure, certificates can be easily verified by third parties.

Career and Academic Support
These certificates enhance participants’ résumés and provide an advantage in academic and career applications.

SUPPORT PROGRAM

Transportatıon & Accommodatıon
Support Finalist teams are provided with transportation and accommodation support for TEKNOFEST competitions.

Materıal Support Opportunıty
To support the projects of thousands of young people, material support is provided to teams that pass the competition stages.

Awards
Teams that compete in TEKNOFEST and win are awarded prizes of varying amounts.

TECHNICAL TOUR

Companıes Recognıtıon Opportunıty
By organizing technical tours, it is provided to on-site inspection of working on leading technological firms of Türkiye.

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

Informatıon About Busıness And Vocatıonal Lıfe
On technical trips, the opportunity to meet expert engineers about business and professional life is provided.

Motıvatıon And Interestıng
On technical trips, people who have worked in technology companies have the opportunity to listen to their experiences and increase motivation.

TRAINING

Traınıng Program
With the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, training programs will be organized for finalist teams to support their projects.

Q&A Meetıngs
Meetings will be organized with the participation of organizing institutions and advisory board members, where competitors can ask questions and exchange ideas about their projects, the competition process, and evaluation criteria.

CAREER

Internshıp
Internship opportunities will be provided at Türkiye’s leading technology institutions.

Guıdance And Support Programs For Internatıonal Competıtıons
As part of the National Technology Teams Support Program, led by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation, teams will receive guidance on international competitions, as well as material support and transportation/accommodation assistance.

NATIONAL TEAMS OF TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Materıal Support
Necessary technical equipment and materials are provided to help teams develop their projects.

Experıence Sharıng Program
Experts share their knowledge and experiences with young participants to guide them.

Consultancy Support
Expert advisors provide guidance to support teams in technical and strategic matters.

Workshop And Productıon Support
Access to workshops and production facilities is provided for use during the prototype development stages of projects.