Drone Soccer | TECHKRITI | IIT KANPUR

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Rules & Guidelines: Team Structure: Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members . Cross-college teams are allowed—participants from different institutions can team up. Model Regulations: Each team must use its own custom-built or custom-configured drone wrapped in a protective cage/exoskeleton; exchanging models or components between teams during match rounds is strictly prohibited. Standard RTF (Ready-To-Fly) commercial consumer drones are not allowed, though pre-programmed flight controllers and stabilization boards are permitted. Only one main drone model can be used throughout all competition rounds. Flight and Conduct Rules: No trial attempts are allowed in Round 1, but teams will receive a 2-minute warm-up/trial period before Round 2 matches. Lifting or repositioning the drone manually during active gameplay is strictly prohibited. A drone that crashes and is unable to take off within the allotted restart window immediately forfeits that specific attempt or round. The competition organizers and judges hold the final decision on all match rules, scoring disputes, and safety calls. Event Structure: Round 1: Drone Soccer Arena Showdown: Obstacle & Defender Navigation: Teams must pilot their caged drones through an active arena featuring physical obstacles and designated opponent defense zones. Go…

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1. Registration closes

   Sat, 14 November 2026

   18 days left

2. Hacking begins

   Sat, 14 November 2026

3. Submissions close

   Sat, 14 November 2026

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