AEROSPANZA
Where engineering meets altitude, and ideas become missions.

- About
Aerospanza is a 14-day online UAV mission proposal event designed to simulate a real-world engineering and design workflow. The event challenges participants to identify a relevant challenge within a given theme and develop a comprehensive UAV-based solution, progressing from an initial concept to a detailed proposal and final presentation.
As Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) continue to transform sectors such as disaster response, logistics, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, Aerospanza provides participants with an opportunity to apply engineering principles towards solving practical problems. Through design thinking, CAD modelling, simulations, technical research, and mission planning, participants will develop innovative solutions while strengthening their technical proficiency, analytical skills, and strategic decision-making abilities.
Aerospanza aims to create an intellectually stimulating environment where creativity meets engineering excellence, encouraging participants to combine innovation with feasibility and devise impactful solutions for real-world challenges.
- Structure
The event will be conducted online and consists of three progressive rounds.
Round 1: MISSION BRIEF (Days 1–4)
Teams submit a concise 2–3 page mission brief outlining the identified problem, its relevance within the given theme, and a clear justification for the use of UAVs as a solution. The submission also includes a preliminary concept supported by a basic sketch or diagram, along with a brief operational overview. This round evaluates the team’s ability to define a meaningful problem, demonstrate logical thinking, and present a feasible initial approach.Round 2: DESIGN & STRATEGY PACKAGE (Days 5–11)
Shortlisted teams develop a comprehensive mission proposal, expanding their initial idea into a well-structured solution. This includes detailed UAV design using CAD models, technical drawings, or simulations, supported by thorough research and analysis. Teams are also required to define the mission workflow, system components, and feasibility aspects such as cost, scalability, and implementation constraints.This round emphasises technical depth, clarity of design, and the overall practicality of the proposed solution.
Round 3: DEFEND YOUR MISSION (Day 14)
Finalist teams present their complete proposals in a live online session before a panel of judges. An in-depth technical Q&A follows each presentation, during which teams must justify their design choices, assumptions, and operational strategy.This round assesses not only the strength of the solution but also the team’s understanding, confidence, and ability to communicate and defend their approach effectively.
The event concludes with a valedictory ceremony and the announcement of winners, based on cumulative performance across all rounds.
- Timeline06/07/2026 - 19/07/2026
- Rules
- Each team must consist of 1–4 participants. A participant can be a member of only one team.
- Teams must submit all deliverables before the specified deadlines; late submissions will not be accepted.
- All mission proposals, designs, CAD models, simulations, technical documents, and presentations must be the original work of the participants.
- Plagiarism, fabrication of data, or unauthorized use of copyrighted material will result in immediate disqualification.
- Teams are free to use any CAD software, simulation tools, programming languages, or technical frameworks for developing their UAV mission proposals.
- Open-source resources, datasets, libraries, and reference materials may be used, provided they are properly cited and credited.
- AI-assisted tools may be used for research, analysis, design support, and documentation purposes; however, their usage must be declared during submission, and participants must be able to justify all aspects of their work.
- The proposed UAV solution must align with the identified problem statement and demonstrate technical feasibility, practicality, and relevance to the given theme.
- Shortlisted teams must participate in the final presentation round and be prepared to defend their design decisions, assumptions, and mission strategy during the technical Q&A session.
- Judges' decisions regarding evaluation, scoring, qualification, and rankings shall be final and binding.
- Participants must maintain professional conduct throughout the event. Any form of misconduct, cheating, offensive content, or unfair practices may lead to immediate disqualification.
- Teams are responsible for ensuring that all submitted files are accessible, complete, and compatible with the prescribed submission format.
- Organizers reserve the right to modify the event schedule, rules, evaluation criteria, or event format in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- By participating in Aerospanza, teams agree to allow the organizers to use submission excerpts, presentation screenshots, and project summaries for event-related promotional and educational purposes.
- FAQ
Q1: Who can participate in Aerospanza?
A: Aerospanza is open to college students interested in aerospace engineering, UAV technologies, innovation, and mission planning.
Q2: Is there a participation fee for Aerospanza?
A: No, participants are not required to pay any entry fee to register for the event.
Q3: Will certificates be provided?
A: Yes, Certificates of Participation will be awarded to eligible participants.
Q4: What is the team size for Aerospanza?
A: Each team may comprise 1–4 members.
Q5: Are there prizes for the winners?
A: Yes, winners will receive prize money, goodies, and e-certificates.
Q6: What tools may participants use while developing their proposals?
A: Participants may utilise CAD software, simulations, technical drawings, and research-driven analyses to develop and present their UAV mission proposals.
- ContactVainavi: +917705011120 | Avinav: +917327916970


