🏆The Finals of the MathWorks Minidrone Competition- Europe 2026 will be held at the MathWorks Cambridge Office, UK

MathWorks Minidrone Competition

Europe 2026 | MathWorks, United Kingdom

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!

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Europe 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 university students and students pursuing apprenticeships in the following countries:
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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.

Submit your entry

Competition Timeline

Task	Deadline
Application	31-July-2026
Simulation Submission	10-Aug-2026
Finalists Declaration	20-Aug-2026
Final Round	17-18-Sept-2026

🏆The Finals of the MathWorks Minidrone Competition- Europe 2026 will be held at the MathWorks Cambridge Office, UK

What’s in It for the finalists?

🏆 Exclusive Opportunity: Visit MathWorks Cambridge Office
Finalist teams will earn an exclusive opportunity to visit the MathWorks office in Cambridge, United Kingdom, where the final round of the competition will take place!
- Compete in the grand finale at the heart of innovation
- Meet and interact with the engineers behind MATLAB^® and Simulink
- Explore how real-world breakthroughs are built using these powerful tools
Sponsored accommodation will be provided for all the finalist teams. For more information, please refer to the competition Terms and Conditions.
🤝 Connect with Industry Experts
Meet and interact with professionals from MathWorks. Gain valuable insights, ask your questions, and build connections with experts shaping the future of technology and engineering.
📸 Spotlight on You!
The winning team will be featured on our official Student Programs Instagram channel, giving you a moment in the spotlight.

No participation fees

Free self-paced tutorials

Complimentary MathWorks software

MathWorks Minidrones Competition Video Series

Have Questions?

Email us at minidronecompetition@mathworks.com