Teams of 2 to 4 participants
Virtual or in-person competition rounds
No participation fees
Minidrone Competitions
Get an introduction to Model-Based Design while challenging your peers. You’ll design a line follower algorithm using Simulink and learn how to model, simulate, and fly a minidrone.
Competitions Around the World
| Competition Name | Format | Venue | Application Deadline | Simulation Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IFAC 2026 | In person | BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea | May 25, 2026 1:00 p.m. EDT |
June 25, 2026 |
MathWorks Minidrone Competition Video Series
Discover tips and tricks that will guide you through the different stages of the MathWorks minidrone competitions.
Past Winners
Winning teams are crowned by developing the fastest and most consistent minidrone line follower algorithms.
Mexico 2024
- April 25, 2024
ITAM, Mexico
- Winner: Team Nokstella, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
- First runner-up: Team LadyBug, CETYS University, Mexico
- Second runner-up: Team Aeroitam, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
ICAR 2023
- December 5, 2023
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
- Winner: Team AutoDR1, Abu Dhabi University
- First runner-up: Team Eyeliner, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Second runner-up: Team Breeze, Khalifa University
EMEA 2023
- October 27, 2023
Virtual
- Winner: Team QKH, ENSMA
- First runner-up: Team Mambonauts, TXT Group
- Second runner-up: Team Orville, Oxford University
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