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MathWorks Minidrone Competition

Turkey 2026 | Ankara Universitesi, Rektörlüğü, Dögol Caddesi 06100 Beşevler / Ankara / Türkiye

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!

Turkey 2026 Competition Details

Round 1 | Simulation

Develop path planning, image processing, and control systems for a minidrone line follower in simulations

Round 2 | Deployment

Deploy algorithms designed during the simulation round to a Parrot Mambo minidrone

This competition is open to students from universities in Turkey.

Get Ready to Fly

1. Apply to receive all the competition materials. 

2. Watch the MathWorks Minidrone Competition video series to better understand the competition details.

3. Review the competition rules and guidelines.

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

Competition Timeline

Task Deadline
Application 15-July-2026
Simulation Submission 15-Aug-2026
Finalists Declaration 09-Sep-2026
Final Round 09-Oct-2026

No participation fees

Free self-paced tutorials

Complimentary MathWorks software