Unmanned aircraft, whose areas of application are expanding daily in parallel with rapid technical developments, are no longer limited to reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
Based on this transformation, the Combat UAV Competition aims to equip autonomous systems with maneuvering and combat capabilities similar to the air-to-air and air-to-land combat of manned combat aircraft.
Controlled scenarios created as part of the competition offer a unique experience that allows young people to simultaneously test their perception, decision-making and maneuvering skills. During the competition, all UAVs are in the air at the same time and compete with each other. Rival UAVs are detected on the hit area screen using image processing methods and an attempt is made to trap them in the virtual environment. Thanks to this non-contact structure, participants have the opportunity to improve their algorithms through aggressive maneuvers and evasive strategies.
Goal: Superior autonomy
The Fighting UAV competition consists of two main missions: “Fighting UAV” and “Kamikaze UAV”. In the combat UAV mission at the heart of the competition, teams manage to capture their opponents while avoiding capture. The Kamikaze UAV mission complements this structure. To compete for the grand prize, teams must successfully complete the Kamikaze UAV mission in at least one round of competition.
Tough conditions, smart algorithms
Virtual exclusion zones are defined as air defense systems that are activated by the referees in the competition events for a certain period of time. In these areas, where no physical intervention is required, teams must develop advanced algorithms that both avoid prohibited areas and effectively fight against competing UAVs. The competition therefore focuses not only on technical skills, but also on strategic thinking skills.
The competition is open to graduates as well as high school and university students studying in Turkey and abroad. Teams can consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 15 people. The deadline for applications for the competition, which offers an important field of experience for young people who want to develop further in the areas of autonomous systems, image processing and artificial intelligence, has been announced as February 20, 2026.
Big reward, big motivation
Important prizes await the winning teams in the Fighting UAV Competition. The team that finishes the competition first will receive a prize of 600,000 TL, the second team will receive a prize of 500,000 TL, and the third team will receive a prize of 400,000 TL. In addition to technical experience, the competition also aims to help young people build a strong future in the field of defense and aerospace technologies.
The Fighting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Competition, organized as part of TEKNOFEST 2026, invites all young people who want to push the boundaries in the sky and have a say in the future of autonomous technologies to this big fight.
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