Dron-O-War 1.0

Dron-O-War 1.0 is a national-level drone and aerial innovation championship organised by Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT), Sector-128, Noida. This event brings together drone pilots, innovators, and engineering enthusiasts from across India to compete in various technical arenas, fostering innovation and skill development in aerial robotics.

The competition features five categories: FPV Racing Championship, Payload Delivery Mission, Autonomous Drone Mission, RC Plane Challenge, and a Design & Innovation (Exhibition Category). These challenges test precision flying, programming capability, engineering design, and practical real-world drone applications.

The championship is open to students currently enrolled in universities and institutes across India. Participants must register in teams of 1 to 5 members.

Dron-O-War 1.0 will take place on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, at the JIIT Noida campus. In addition to competitions, the event includes expert interactions, technical demonstrations, and knowledge sessions led by domain specialists and researchers. Detailed rulebooks and technical specifications for each category will be released on the official website.

A total prize pool of ₹8,00,000 will be distributed among winning teams across the competition categories. The registration deadline is April 20th, 2026. Students from Jaypee campuses (Guna, Anoopshahr, Waknaghat, JIIT Noida) receive free registration, while external university participants pay an applicable fee (₹500 for teams of 1–2 members, ₹1000 for teams of 3–5 members), which includes refreshments. On-campus accommodation is available for 2 or 3 nights at an additional cost, subject to availability.

• National-level drone and aerial innovation championship hosted by JIIT Noida.
• Five competition categories: FPV Racing, Payload Delivery, Autonomous Mission, RC Plane, and Design & Innovation.
• Total prize pool of ₹8,00,000 distributed among winners.
• Open to university students across India; teams of 1–5 members.
• Event dates: May 2-3, 2026 at JIIT Noida campus.
• Registration deadline: April 20, 2026; free entry for Jaypee campus students.

This competition is open to students currently enrolled in universities and institutes across India. Participants must register in teams, with a minimum of 1 member and a maximum of 5 members per team.

Dron-O-War 1.0 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Dron-O-War 1.0 closed on 20 Apr 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• A total prize pool of ₹8,00,000 will be distributed among winning teams across the various competition categories.
• Participants will benefit from expert interactions, technical demonstrations, and insightful knowledge sessions led by domain specialists and researchers.

Dron-O-War 1.0 is offered by Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by Jaypee Institute of Information Technology as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to Dron-O-War 1.0, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Dron-O-War 1.0 is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹8L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.