Dron-o-war 1.0, a two-day national event, was held at the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) in Noida from May 2 to 3, 2026. The event put a spotlight on the innovation in India's drone technology, attracting over 100 teams from across the country.
The event featured prizes worth ₹20 lakhs, a lineup of competitions including FPV racing championships, autonomous drone missions, and panel discussions on the technicalities of drone technology and its ecosystem.
Industry partners, including PDRL, RevUp, and hoverRobotix, supported the event, establishing synergy between academic and advancement in drone technology.
Panel discussions focused on curriculum modernization, interdisciplinary research integration, and the development of industry-aligned skill frameworks to support emerging UAV technologies.
