Drone Havoc

Eligibility:

• Open to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students
• A valid college ID is mandatory on the event day

Drone Specifications:

Weight:

• Maximum Weight: 2.5 kg (including battery)

Connectivity:

• Only wireless-controlled drones are permitted

Important:

• Drones must be custom-built
• Commercial or professional drones (e.g., DJI) are strictly prohibited
• Teams must carry extra batteries
• FPV drones and FPV goggles are not allowed
• There is no restriction on controllers
• Teams must maintain fair play and sportsmanship throughout the competition

Team:

• Maximum 4 members per team
• Only 1 pilot and 1 assistant (co-pilot) are allowed inside the arena at any time
• No other team member may touch the drone during a run

Format:

• Qualifiers: Time-based trial runs
• Knockout Rounds: Best-time elimination format
• Semifinals: Extended obstacle navigation

Gameplay:

Scoring Criteria:

• Fastest course or lap completion time
• Successful clearance of obstacles
• Accuracy while passing through gates and checkpoints
• Smooth and controlled flying with minimal penalties

Penalties:

• Missing or skipping any obstacle will result in a +2 seconds time penalty added to the final run time
• Early take-off before the countdown ends will result in a time penalty
• Unsafe flying, intentional contact with obstacles, or rule violations may lead to additional penalties or disqualification

Rules:

Pre-Flight Inspection:

• Structural integrity and wiring inspection
• Battery health and secure mounting check
• Propeller condition and safety verification
• Fail-safe system verification

Repair Time:

• 1 minute repair time allowed without penalty
• An additional 1 minute allowed with a time penalty
• If the drone remains unsafe after repairs, it will be disqualified