Surya Dronathon 2025: Come August, drones from across India to face off in Spiti
Participants will face one of the highest drone obstacle courses in the country, situated at an altitude of 10,700 feet, from Aug 10 to 24.
The event will bring together talented freelancers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from across the country. The key objectives of the competition include promoting indigenous research, development, and manufacturing of advanced drone systems within India, identifying next-generation solutions to address current and future operational requirements, and fostering collaboration between the Army, individual innovators, startups, and established defence manufacturers.
The last date for online registration is Aug 1.
The Surya Dronathon 2025 aims to harness cutting-edge indigenous technology and foster a robust ecosystem of innovation in the defence sector, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Army's quest for technological advancement. By encouraging the development of advanced drone solutions tailored to meet the evolving operational requirements of the Army, the competition will serve as a dynamic platform for showcasing novel designs, technological breakthroughs, and innovative military applications of drone technology.
The competition will feature multiple stages, including obstacle negotiation and an endurance race, and it will be held in two phases — first from Aug 10 to 15 and second from Aug 20 to 24.
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