Minidrone
Competition

ICAR 2023
UAE, Abu Dhabi

Learn how to develop an autonomous minidrone line follower and develop key skills like model-based design relevant to the industry—all while having fun using drones!

Competition
Details

Get an introduction to model-based designs while challenging your peers. You will design a line follower algorithm using Simulink and learn how to model, simulate, and fly a Minidrone.

  • Competition Audience:

    Educational Institutions worldwide.

  • Team strength:

    2-4 members including team captain.

Note: Teams will be provided with complimentary MathWorks Software to work on the problem statement.

Competition
Details

Round 1
Simulation

Develop path planning, image processing, and control systems for a Minidrone line follower in simulation.

Round 2
Deployment

Deploy algorithms designed during the simulation round to a parrot Mambo Minidrone Provided to the teams by the organizers on the final event day.


Get Ready to Fly

Apply to receive all the competition materials.

Watch the MathWorks Minidrone Competition Video Series

Review the competition rules and guidelines

Complete MATLAB Onramp, and Stateflow onramp courses before starting to work on your algorithm.


Competition Timeline

09

OCT 2023

Registration
Deadline

30

OCT 2023

Simulation
Submission

15

NOV 2023

Finalist
Declaration

5-7

DEC 2023

Final
Round